Tiny Panda Quotes
Jane Yolen, often hailed as the "Hans Christian Andersen of America," is a prolific author of children's and young adult literature. Born on February 11, 1939, in New York City, Yolen's literary journey began with her first book published in 1962. With over 400 titles to her name, including beloved classics like "Owl Moon" and "The Devil's Arithmetic," she masterfully blends folklore, fantasy, and reality. Her works, deeply rooted in her advocacy for social justice and environmental awareness, continue to inspire generations of readers and writers alike.
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"Read something of interest every day - something of interest to you, not to your teacher or your best friend or your minister/rabbi/priest. Comics count. So does poetry. So do editorials in your school newspaper. Or a biography of a rock star. Or an instructional manual. Or the Bible."
Jane Yolen"When you realize my best selling books are 'Owl Moon,' the 'How Do Dinosaur' books, and 'Devil's Arithmetic,' how can the public make sense of that! I have fans who think I only write picture books or only write SF and fantasy. I have fanatics of my poetry and are stunned to find out I write prose, too!"
Jane Yolen