Yolen, Jane
Yolen, Jane (1939– ),American poet, playwright, and writer and editor of children's books, fantasy, and science fiction, who is one of the most prolific and experimental writers of fairy tales on the contemporary scene. After graduating from Smith College in 1960 and working for different publishing houses, Yolen turned to full‐time professional writing in 1965. Her first book was a delightful comical fairy tale for children, The Witch who Wasn't (1964), and since this first publication, she has gone on to publish well over 250 titles, including such important non‐fiction books as Touch Magic: Fantasy, Faerie, and Folktale in the Literature of Childhood (1981). She has also produced film scripts and cassettes based on her work.
One of Yolen's main goals has been to recapture the flavour and spirit of the oral tradition in her literary fairy tales. She writes with grace and painstaking care to create tales that...
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