Podcast: Jane Yolen
Today we welcome one of the most prolific writers of children’s fantasy and poetry, Jane Yolen!
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When I began my freelance writing career, I chose the picture book genre. After all, my kids were small and I read dozens of them aloud per week. It didn’t take long to discover the writing of Jane Yolen. Jane’s books embody the best of the picture book genre. She uses language artfully, poetically. She gives the reader an immersive experience any time you come into contact with her words. She’s also in tune with a child’s sense of humor and wonder.
I also found a bird-watching companion in Jane! Her husband brought to their family a naturalist’s passion for the natural world. Jane took that passion and translated it into wonderful prose and poetry.
When Jane agreed to be interviewed for our humble podcast, I felt like a fan girl at a rock concert. It has been 20 years of admiration on my part that led to this wonderful conversation. Heidi Semple, Jane’s adult daughter, joins us as well. She and Jane have co-authored several books that feature birds, in fact!
Enjoy this rich exploration of
- poetry,
- writing,
- nature, and
- the celebration of family culture!
I introduce to you: Jane Yolen.
Show notes are available as a free download! Sign up for them HERE.
Check out Jane’s written interview on the Poetry Teatime blog.
[Updated] We had a FUN GIVEAWAY featuring Jane Yolen’s brand book, Grumbles from the Forest, and two others! We also discovered one last Zizzer-Zazzer-Zuzz tea cozy and are including that too.
THE WINNER:
Stacie Canales!
Congrats, Stacie! You will receive:
Grumbles from the Town
Grumbles from the Forest (NEW!)
You Nest Here with Me
…plus the LAST Poetry Teatime Tea Cozy called the Zizzer-Zazzer-Zuzz (sold out pattern).
BONUS Surprise: Two bookmarks from Jane!
Enjoy!
