Yolen, Jane
Overview
| Works: | 1,047 works in 3,686 publications in 6 languages and 322,367 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Fiction Juvenile works Stories in rhyme Picture books History Young adult works Adventure stories Nature stories Fantasy fiction Fairy tales |
| Roles: | Author, Narrator, Editor, Adapter, Creator, Signer, Author of introduction, Bibliographic antecedent, Other, Redactor |
| Classifications: | PZ7.Y78, E |
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Most widely held works about
Jane Yolen
- The wand in the word : conversations with writers of fantasy by Leonard S Marcus( Book )
- The devil's arithmetic by Donna Deitch( Visual )
- A letter from Phoenix Farm by Jane Yolen( Book )
- When I was your age : original stories about growing up by Amy Ehrlich( Book )
- Meet Jane Yolen by Alice B McGinty( Book )
- How do dinosaurs go to school? by Jane Yolen( Recording )
- Jane Yolen by Susanna Daniel( Book )
- Ekaterinoslav : one family's passage to America : a memoir in verse by Jane Yolen( Book )
- Jane Yolen by Carolyn Carpan( Book )
- How do dinosaurs get well soon? by Jane Yolen( Visual )
- Holding on to the past : a lecture given at the Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books, Lillian H. Smith Branch, Toronto Public Library, October 14, 2004 by Jane Yolen( Book )
- Runaway Ralph by Beverly Cleary( Visual )
- Something about the author. facts and pictures about authors and illustrators of books for young people by Maikue Vang( )
- A talk with Jane Yolen( Visual )
- On the slant by Jane Yolen( Book )
- The writing processes of Theodore Taylor and Jane Yolen by Jean Myers Stevenson( )
- Jane (Hyatt) Yolen : (1939-)( )
- Sharon Webb papers by Sharon Webb( )
- Fragmentation and re-construction : folklore and metanarration in Jane Yolen's Briar rose by Genevieve Sawyer Baumann( )
- Jane Hyatt Yolen : (1939- )( )
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Most widely held works by
Jane Yolen
Owl moon by
Jane Yolen(
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54 editions published between 1987 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 5,788 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
On a winter's night under a full moon, a father and daughter trek into the woods to see the Great Horned Owl
54 editions published between 1987 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 5,788 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
On a winter's night under a full moon, a father and daughter trek into the woods to see the Great Horned Owl
How do dinosaurs say good night? by
Jane Yolen(
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57 editions published between 1976 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 4,530 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Mother and child ponder the different ways a dinosaur can say goodnight, from slamming his tail and pouting to giving a big hug and kiss
57 editions published between 1976 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 4,530 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Mother and child ponder the different ways a dinosaur can say goodnight, from slamming his tail and pouting to giving a big hug and kiss
The devil's arithmetic by
Jane Yolen(
Book
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50 editions published between 1988 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 4,000 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Hannah resents stories of her Jewish heritage and of the past until, when opening the door during a Passover Seder, she finds herself in Poland during World War II where she experiences the horrors of a concentration camp and learns why she-- and we-- need to remember the past
50 editions published between 1988 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 4,000 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Hannah resents stories of her Jewish heritage and of the past until, when opening the door during a Passover Seder, she finds herself in Poland during World War II where she experiences the horrors of a concentration camp and learns why she-- and we-- need to remember the past
How do dinosaurs get well soon? by
Jane Yolen(
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46 editions published between 2003 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 3,511 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes what a young dinosaur should do in order to quickly get over being sick
46 editions published between 2003 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 3,511 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes what a young dinosaur should do in order to quickly get over being sick
How do dinosaurs eat their food? by
Jane Yolen(
Recording
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25 editions published between 2005 and 2016 in English and Chinese and held by 3,088 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes how a dinosaur eats, with no rude noises and while sitting very still
25 editions published between 2005 and 2016 in English and Chinese and held by 3,088 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes how a dinosaur eats, with no rude noises and while sitting very still
How do dinosaurs go to school? by
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34 editions published between 2007 and 2014 in English and Spanish and held by 3,071 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explains how little dinosaurs should behave during a typical school day
34 editions published between 2007 and 2014 in English and Spanish and held by 3,071 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explains how little dinosaurs should behave during a typical school day
The emperor and the kite by
Jane Yolen(
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44 editions published between 1967 and 2011 in 4 languages and held by 2,609 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When the emperor is imprisoned in a high tower, it is his smallest daughter, whom he had always ignored, who uses her kite to save him
44 editions published between 1967 and 2011 in 4 languages and held by 2,609 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When the emperor is imprisoned in a high tower, it is his smallest daughter, whom he had always ignored, who uses her kite to save him
Prince across the water by
Jane Yolen(
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7 editions published between 2004 and 2015 in English and held by 2,495 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1746, a year after the Scottish clans have rallied to the call of their exiled prince, Charles Stuart, to take up arms against England's tyranny, fourteen-year-old, epileptic Duncan MacDonald and his cousin, Ewan, run away to join the fight at Culloden and discover the harsh reality of war
7 editions published between 2004 and 2015 in English and held by 2,495 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1746, a year after the Scottish clans have rallied to the call of their exiled prince, Charles Stuart, to take up arms against England's tyranny, fourteen-year-old, epileptic Duncan MacDonald and his cousin, Ewan, run away to join the fight at Culloden and discover the harsh reality of war
The Rogues by
Jane Yolen(
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4 editions published between 2007 and 2008 in English and held by 2,448 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After his family is evicted from their Scottish farm, fifteen-year-old Roddy forms an unlikely friendship with a notorious rogue who helps him outwit a tyrant landlord in order to find a family treasure and make his way to America
4 editions published between 2007 and 2008 in English and held by 2,448 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After his family is evicted from their Scottish farm, fifteen-year-old Roddy forms an unlikely friendship with a notorious rogue who helps him outwit a tyrant landlord in order to find a family treasure and make his way to America
Dragon's blood : a fantasy by
Jane Yolen(
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41 editions published between 1980 and 2013 in English and held by 2,349 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jakkin, a bond boy who works as a Keeper in a dragon nursery on the planet Austar IV, secretly trains a fighting pit dragon of his own in hopes of winning his freedom
41 editions published between 1980 and 2013 in English and held by 2,349 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jakkin, a bond boy who works as a Keeper in a dragon nursery on the planet Austar IV, secretly trains a fighting pit dragon of his own in hopes of winning his freedom
How do dinosaurs say I love you? by
Jane Yolen(
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11 editions published between 2001 and 2011 in English and Spanish and held by 2,316 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Parents and children can never have enough ways to say "I love you"--And now, America's favorite dinosaurs are giving families a funny book, perfect for bedtime, storytime, anytime. Even when little dinosaurs are naughty, it's important to remind them that no matter what they do, they are always loved. In this book, readers will laugh aloud as parents cope with the typical antics of childhood, but in the end, hugs and kisses show your little one how much you care
11 editions published between 2001 and 2011 in English and Spanish and held by 2,316 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Parents and children can never have enough ways to say "I love you"--And now, America's favorite dinosaurs are giving families a funny book, perfect for bedtime, storytime, anytime. Even when little dinosaurs are naughty, it's important to remind them that no matter what they do, they are always loved. In this book, readers will laugh aloud as parents cope with the typical antics of childhood, but in the end, hugs and kisses show your little one how much you care
Briar Rose by
Jane Yolen(
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25 editions published between 1992 and 2016 in English and held by 2,305 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An American journalist is trapped in Nazi Germany in this variation on the Sleeping Beauty theme
25 editions published between 1992 and 2016 in English and held by 2,305 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An American journalist is trapped in Nazi Germany in this variation on the Sleeping Beauty theme
My Uncle Emily by
Jane Yolen(
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3 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 2,219 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1881 Amherst, Massachusetts, six-year-old Gilbert finds it both challenging and wonderful to spend time with his aunt, the reclusive poet Emily Dickinson, who lives next door
3 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 2,219 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1881 Amherst, Massachusetts, six-year-old Gilbert finds it both challenging and wonderful to spend time with his aunt, the reclusive poet Emily Dickinson, who lives next door
Foiled by
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5 editions published between 2010 and 2013 in English and held by 2,111 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Aliera is a star at fencing, but at school no one notices her--until her new lab partner Avery begins flirting with her. Aliera's mother just bought her a foil from a garage sale, and it has a strange jewel attached to the hilt. Will Aliera's first date be ruined when magical creatures try to steal her foil?
5 editions published between 2010 and 2013 in English and held by 2,111 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Aliera is a star at fencing, but at school no one notices her--until her new lab partner Avery begins flirting with her. Aliera's mother just bought her a foil from a garage sale, and it has a strange jewel attached to the hilt. Will Aliera's first date be ruined when magical creatures try to steal her foil?
Favorite folktales from around the world by
Jane Yolen(
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11 editions published between 1986 and 2014 in English and held by 2,063 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This collection of folktales drawn from over forty cultures and traditions includes classic tales from the Brothers Grimm, as well as lesser-known stories
11 editions published between 1986 and 2014 in English and held by 2,063 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This collection of folktales drawn from over forty cultures and traditions includes classic tales from the Brothers Grimm, as well as lesser-known stories
Encounter by
Jane Yolen(
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10 editions published between 1992 and 2000 in English and Spanish and held by 2,050 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Taino Indian boy on the island of San Salvador recounts the landing of Columbus and his men in 1492
10 editions published between 1992 and 2000 in English and Spanish and held by 2,050 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Taino Indian boy on the island of San Salvador recounts the landing of Columbus and his men in 1492
Jason and the Gorgon's blood by
Jane Yolen(
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9 editions published between 2004 and 2013 in English and held by 2,046 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jason, who will grow up to become the head of the Argonauts, leads five other boys on a dangerous quest to save the kingdom of Iolcus, learning along the way what it means to be in command
9 editions published between 2004 and 2013 in English and held by 2,046 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jason, who will grow up to become the head of the Argonauts, leads five other boys on a dangerous quest to save the kingdom of Iolcus, learning along the way what it means to be in command
The perfect wizard : Hans Christian Andersen by
Jane Yolen(
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3 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 1,959 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biography of the famous Danish writer of fairy tales, interspersed with excerpts from his stories
3 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 1,959 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biography of the famous Danish writer of fairy tales, interspersed with excerpts from his stories
Heart's blood by
Jane Yolen(
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25 editions published between 1984 and 2013 in English and held by 1,951 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jakkin, now a free dragon trainer, has his plans abruptly changed when he is asked to infiltrate rebel forces taking hold on the planet
25 editions published between 1984 and 2013 in English and held by 1,951 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jakkin, now a free dragon trainer, has his plans abruptly changed when he is asked to infiltrate rebel forces taking hold on the planet
Sleeping ugly by
Jane Yolen(
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25 editions published between 1981 and 1999 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,950 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When beautiful Princess Miserella, Plain Jane, and a fairy fall under a sleeping spell, a prince undoes the spell in a surprising way
25 editions published between 1981 and 1999 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,950 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When beautiful Princess Miserella, Plain Jane, and a fairy fall under a sleeping spell, a prince undoes the spell in a surprising way
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Related Identities
- Teague, Mark Illustrator Author
- Stemple, Heidi E. Y. Author
- Harris, Robert J. 1955-
- Degen, Bruce Illustrator Translator
- Stemple, Adam Arranger Author
- Stemple, Jason Illustrator Photographer
- Dyer, Jane Illustrator
- Merlin (Legendary character)
- Merlin (Legendary character)
- Schoenherr, John Illustrator
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Alexander, Lloyd Authors, American Authors, English Billingsley, Franny, Birdsongs Children's stories--Authorship Concentration camps Conduct of life Cooper, Susan, Courage Culloden, Battle of (Scotland : 1746) Dinosaurs Dragons Etiquette Etiquette for children and teenagers Fairy tales Families Fantasy fiction--Authorship Farmer, Nancy, Fathers and daughters Fellowship Great horned owl Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945) Hope Jacobite Rebellion (1745-1746) Jacques, Brian Jews Jones, Diana Wynne Kites L'Engle, Madeleine Le Guin, Ursula K., Night Nix, Garth Obedience Occupation of Poland (1939-1945) Owls Pierce, Tamora Poland Pratchett, Terry Pullman, Philip, Romance fiction Schools Scotland Sick Sleeping Beauty (Tale) Stories in rhyme Table etiquette Time travel Winter Yolen, Jane
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Alternative Names
Jane Yolen
Jane Yolen Amerikaans schrijfster
Jane Yolen amerikansk författare
Jane Yolen amerikansk skribent
Jane Yolen écrivaine américaine
Jane Yolen US-amerikanische Schriftstellerin
Stemple, Jane H. Yolen.
Stemple, Jane H. Yolen 1939-
Stemple, Jane H. Yolen (Jane Hyatt Yolen), 1939-
Yolen, Jane 1939-
Yolen, Jane H.
Yolen, Jane H. 1939-
Yolen, Jane Hyatt 1939-
Джейн Йолен
ג'יין יולן
יולן, ג׳יין 1939-
יולן, ג׳יין. טיג מרק
욜런, 제인 1939-
ジェイン・ヨーレン
ヨーレン, ジェイン
ヨーレン, ジェーン
约伦简
约伦简 1939-
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