Janie Writes a Play: Jane Yolen's First Great Story
Feb 2025 · Charlesbridge Publishing
Ebook
32
Pages
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About this ebook
Based on a true story to the beginning of the storied career of children’s book author Jane Yolen, written by her very own daughter.
Janie Yolen loves to read, write, dance, and sing. So when her teacher announces Janie's elementary class will perform a play, Janie is thrilled. There's just one problem . . . the play is boring. With the support of her teacher and classmates, Janie rewrites the play, resulting in a hit class musical.
An inspiring and funny look at how a writer became a writer, told by another prolific author--Heidi E. Y. Stemple, Jane's own daughter!
Janie Yolen loves to read, write, dance, and sing. So when her teacher announces Janie's elementary class will perform a play, Janie is thrilled. There's just one problem . . . the play is boring. With the support of her teacher and classmates, Janie rewrites the play, resulting in a hit class musical.
An inspiring and funny look at how a writer became a writer, told by another prolific author--Heidi E. Y. Stemple, Jane's own daughter!
About the author
Heidi E.Y. Stemple has written more than thirty books for children, including She Sells Seashells; Yuck! You Suck!; Whose Nest Is Best?; Bad Girls; and I Am the Storm. Heidi lives and writes in Massachusetts.
Madelyn Goodnight is a member of the Chickasaw Nation. Her work reflects her love of childhood. She holds a degree from Rhode Island School of Design and lives in Oklahoma. She is the illustrator of Powwow Day, The Pear Tree, and Look, Grandma!/Ni, Elisi!
www.madelyngoodnight.com
Madelyn Goodnight is a member of the Chickasaw Nation. Her work reflects her love of childhood. She holds a degree from Rhode Island School of Design and lives in Oklahoma. She is the illustrator of Powwow Day, The Pear Tree, and Look, Grandma!/Ni, Elisi!
www.madelyngoodnight.com
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