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Jane Yolen is an American writer. She has written around 300 books, mostly in the fantasy genre. One of her better known series is Pit Dragon. These include Dragon's Blood,Heart's Blood, A Sending of Dragons. In addition to fantasy, she writes Science Fiction, folklore, and Children's Books. She is also the author of one of my daughter's all time favorite books, How do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight.
--Jane Yolen is actually best know for her picture books, though she does write across almost every genre. Her book, OWL MOON won the Caldecott Award in 1988 and her HOW DO DINOSAURS series of picture books are consistently found on best seller lists. Her Holocaust novel THE DEVIL'S ARITHMETIC is considered a modern classic and was made into a Showtime Original Movie starring Kirstin Dunst. In the summer of 2010, her 300th book, ELSIE'S BIRD was published.
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∙ 12y agoJane Yolen was born February 11, 1939 and, yes,she is still alive at 72 in 2011.
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What was Jane yolen's heart is in the highlands about?
The point of view of Jane Yolen's My Heart Is in the Highlands is first person.
How many books did Jane Yolen write?
she has three sons This is incorrect. Jane Yolen has one daughter, Heidi, and two sons, Adam and Jason. Heidi and Adam are also writers. Jason is a photographer/illustrator.
Who played calimity Jane?
Doris Day played Calamity jane
Where did Jane Seymour come from?
Jane Seymour was from Wiltshire, England.
Did Shakespeare write Jane Eyre?
No, Jane Eyre was written by Charlotte Brontë.
What is the birth name of Jane Yolen?
Jane Yolen's birth name is Jane Hyatt Yolen.
Why does Jane yolen like to write?
Jane yolen write because she loves it.that's what she does everday write. thanks Jane yolen
Does Jane yolen have any siblings?
Jane Yolen has one younger brother, Steven Yolen who lives in Brazil.
What is Jane Yolen's birthday?
Jane Yolen was born on February 11, 1939.
When was Jane Yolen born?
Jane Yolen was born on February 11, 1939.
What religion is Jane Yolen?
Culturally, Jane Yolen is Jewish. She is not a practicing Jew.
When was Jane yolen death?
As of August 2012, Jane Yolen is alive and well.
Was Jane yolen in the holocost?
No. Jane Yolen's family came to America before the Holocaust.
Who is Jane Yolen's brother?
Steve Yolen. He lives in Brazil.
How old is Jane Yolen?
Jane Yolen is 72 years old (birthdate: February 11, 1939).
What is Jane Yolen's husband's name?
Jane Yolen's husband is named David Stemple.
Who wrote the devils arithmetic?
'The Devil's Arithmetic' was written by Jane Yolen .
