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Jane Yolen: The Storyteller Who Never Stopped
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- Jun 21, 2026
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- 120
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Summary
Jane Yolen, the literary powerhouse behind beloved classics like “Owl Moon” and the “How Do Dinosaurs?” series, passed away at 87 leaving behind a staggering legacy of hundreds of books across genres. A relentless writer who’d grow antsy without her pen, she earned Caldecott Medals, Nebula Awards, and the National Jewish Book Award for her haunting Holocaust novel “The Devil’s Arithmetic.” Born into a literary family and writing her first poem in first grade, Yolen’s career spanned decades, collaborations with her children, and a profound belief in stories’ power to connect, heal, and transform. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/228dc0b4bbc196df