Mythopoeic Awards
3 appearances
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Edition 15 (1985) Winner
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Edition 23 (1993) Winner
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Edition 28 (1998) Winner
Jane Yolen
ジェーン・ヨーレン
Jane Yolen
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1939-02-11 （New York City (Manhattan), U.S.）
- Nationality
- American
- Languages
- English
- Religion
- Judaism (raised secular)
- Residence History
- Manhattan, New York City → Newport News, Virginia → Westport, Connecticut → Hatfield, Massachusetts → Scotland (seasonal residence)
Career
- Occupations
- Writer, Poet, Children's author, Editor
- Active Years
- 1960-
- Nominations
- 1984 World Fantasy Award (Anthology/Collection): Tales of Wonder, 1986 World Fantasy Award (Anthology/Collection): Dragonfield and Other Stories, 1987 World Fantasy Award (Anthology/Collection): Merlin's Booke, 1989 World Fantasy Award (Best Novella): Briar Rose, 1993 World Fantasy Award (Best Novel): The Devil's Arithmetic, 2009 Sydney Taylor Book Award (Younger Reader Honor): Naming Liberty, 2021 Sydney Taylor Book Award (Picture Book Honor): Miriam at the River
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith College | — | — | BA | — | United States |
| University of Massachusetts | — | — | 修士（教育学） | — | United States |
Smith College
Degree:
BA
Year of Graduation:
1960
Country:
United States
University of Massachusetts
Degree:
修士（教育学）
Year of Graduation:
1978
Country:
United States
Master of Education degree obtained
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Special World Fantasy Award | Favorite Folktales From Around the World | — | World Fantasy Convention | 受賞 |
| 1989 | Sydney Taylor Book Award (Older Readers) | The Devil's Arithmetic | Older Readers | Association of Jewish Libraries (Sydney Taylor Book Award) | 受賞 |
| 1992 | Regina Medal | — | 生涯業績（児童文学） | Catholic Library Association | 受賞 |
| 1999 | Nebula Award (Novelette) | Lost Girls | Novelette | Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) | 受賞 |
| 2006 | Locus Award (Best Young Adult Book) | Pay the Piper | Best Young Adult Book | Locus Magazine | 受賞 |
| 2009 | World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement | — | Life Achievement | World Fantasy Convention | 受賞 |
| 2017 | Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award | — | 生涯功績 | SFWA (Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America) | 受賞 |
| 2018 | World Fantasy Award (Anthology/Collection) | The Emerald Circus | Anthology/Collection | World Fantasy Convention | 受賞 |
Special World Fantasy Award
1987
Work:
Favorite Folktales From Around the World
Organization:
World Fantasy Convention
Result:
受賞
Sydney Taylor Book Award (Older Readers)
1989
Work:
The Devil's Arithmetic
Category:
Older Readers
Organization:
Association of Jewish Libraries (Sydney Taylor Book Award)
Result:
受賞
Regina Medal
1992
Category:
生涯業績（児童文学）
Organization:
Catholic Library Association
Result:
受賞
Nebula Award (Novelette)
1999
Work:
Lost Girls
Category:
Novelette
Organization:
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA)
Result:
受賞
Locus Award (Best Young Adult Book)
2006
Work:
Pay the Piper
Category:
Best Young Adult Book
Organization:
Locus Magazine
Result:
受賞
World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement
2009
Category:
Life Achievement
Organization:
World Fantasy Convention
Result:
受賞
Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award
2017
Category:
生涯功績
Organization:
SFWA (Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America)
Result:
受賞
World Fantasy Award (Anthology/Collection)
2018
Work:
The Emerald Circus
Category:
Anthology/Collection
Organization:
World Fantasy Convention
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Anne V. Zarrow Award for Young Readers' Literature
1 appearances
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Edition 9 (1999) Winner
National Outdoor Book Award
1 appearances
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Edition 6 (2002) Winner
Sophie Brody Award
1 appearances
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Edition 17 (2022) Winner
Works
Major Works
Pirates in Petticoats
1961 Children's literatureOne of Yolen's early children's books, a lighthearted pirate tale aimed at young readers.
AdventureHumorIndependence
The Devil's Arithmetic
1988 Young adult / Historical fictionA young girl experiences a time-slip into the Holocaust era in this young adult novella, exploring memory and the importance of history.
MemoryHolocaustFamily
Adaptations
- [TV film] The Devil's Arithmetic (TV film) (1999)
Owl Moon
1987 Children's picture bookA quiet picture book about a parent and child searching for an owl on a winter night, noted for its lyrical text and tranquil illustrations.
NatureParent-child relationshipStillness
Lost Girls
Science fiction / Fantasy (short fiction)A Nebula Award–winning novelette exploring themes of loss and recovery through a speculative, often haunting narrative.
LossWomenRebirth
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Folklore-influenced storytellingLyrical yet concise proseRhythmic style suited to children's literature
- Recurring Motifs
- Memory and the pastFamily and inheritanceFolklore and tradition
Legacy
A highly prolific and influential author in children's literature and fantasy, with over 400 books. Renowned for works that address the Holocaust, folklore-based tales, and for shaping modern children's storytelling.
Academic Societies
- SFWA (Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America)
Archives
- Library of Congress (holds materials)
In Popular Culture
- The Devil's Arithmetic is used in educational contexts as an important children's book addressing the Holocaust
Quotes
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I'm pretty sure J. K. Rowling never read my book. We were both using fantasy tropes—the wizard school, the pictures on the wall that move.
Source: Wired (interview) (2013)
Trivia
- Published her 400th book, Bear Outside, in early 2021.
- First sold book, Pirates in Petticoats, was sold on her 22nd birthday (February 11, 1961).
- Has co-written works with her children, notably Adam Stemple.