Jan Jacobi

Jan Jacobi has always been a teacher. For 50 years, he served as middle school head and taught English at three schools. He currently teaches courses at Washington University's lifelong learning program. He developed his interest in Abraham Lincoln by taking his students on field trips to Springfield, Illinois. His first two Lincoln books both won Nautilus and Best of Illinois History Awards. His mission is to give young adult readers a human portrait of Abraham Lincoln.

Jan Jacobi has always been a teacher. For 50 years, he served as middle school head and taught English at three schools. He currently teaches courses at Washington University's lifelong learning program. He developed his interest in Abraham Lincoln by taking his students on field trips to Springfield, Illinois. His first two Lincoln books both won Nautilus and Best of Illinois History Awards. His mission is to give young adult readers a human portrait of Abraham Lincoln. See less