![]() ![]() Yolen, who has been called the Hans Christian Andersen of America and the Aesop of the twentieth century, also taught writing and literature and served on the Board of Directors of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). ![]() From under its hide, we can see all the shimmering, shadowy uncertainties of the world.” Folklore, according to Yolen, is the universal human language, a “perfect second skin. While they include children’s books, fantasy, science fiction, realistic fiction, mysteries, animal tales, historical fiction, humorous stories, songs, poetry, and even informational books on such subjects as kites, Shakers, the Quakers, and the environment, Yolen is particularly well known for her command of fantasy, folklore, and myth. She has produced approximately four hundred books addressed to a wide audience, from preschool to adults. Author Jane Yolen’s sense of wonder and love of folk culture imbue all her work with magic. ![]()
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