Janie Writes A Play

It is rare to find a child who has walked the halls of an elementary school but hasn’t read a creation from Jane Yolen. The writer of “𝘖𝘸𝘭 𝘔𝘰𝘰𝘯” and many other books for children is one of the most prolific writers of this age.

And for this very reason, “𝘑𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘦 𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘢 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘺” has a special significance – the story of how Jane Yolen wrote her first play! Written by Jane Yolen’s daughter (and the girl in Owl Moon), this is a charming biography of the renowned author.

As a young girl, little Janie had a deep love for stories and was thrilled to take part in a school play. However, the play turned out to be so boring that she decided to write her own version and shared it with her teacher. Her version was performed instead, marking a pivotal moment in her childhood and laying the foundation for her future career—an achievement this book proudly celebrates.

Great addition to your class library – perfect read-aloud for any kid who has read Jane Yolen’s books!