In 2009, I sent Jane Yolen an email sharing my love of her work, and she received it and was kind in return.
I am grateful that I could thank her and that she knew one more person appreciated her.
A true generational gift. We are richer for having had her here, and poorer for losing her.
Lauren the Flute
Author Jane Yolen (b.1939) died on June 11. She wrote books and novels for all ages, including Briar Rose, How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight?, and The Devil’s Arithmetic. Yolen won 2 Nebulas, a World Fantasy and was named Grand Master by SFPA, SFWA and World Fantasy. She served as SFWA President.
