Jane Yolen

Jane Yolen

Keynote Speaker: Author, Editor & Writer of Fantasy, Science Fiction & Children's Books

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Jane Yolen Biography

Science fiction and fantasy writer, editor, children’s author, and poet Jane Yolen was born in New York City. She grew up in Hollywood, New York City, and Newport News, Virginia, and earned a BA at Smith College and an MA in education at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst.

Yolen’s stories use rhythm and rhyme in conjunction with elements of folklore and fantasy. In an article for the Huffington Post, she stated, “I write to satisfy the story or poem or piece of fascinating research that speaks to me. To rub a sore, to resonate with joy, to answer a question no one else has satisfactorily answered for me.”

Yolen is the author of more than 300 books, and her work has been translated into almost two dozen languages. Her poetry collection Radiation Sonnets: Love, in Sickness and in Health (2003) deals with her late husband’s battle with cancer. Her numerous books for young readers include the picture books Owl Moon, How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight?, and the novella The Devil’s Arithmetic. Her nonfiction includes Take Joy: A Writer’s Guide to Loving the Craft (2006) and Touch Magic: Fantasy, Faerie & Folklore in the Literature of Childhood (1981, expanded edition 2007). She has edited many anthologies, including Favorite Folktales from Around the World (1986).

Yolen has received the Daedelus Award and the Catholic Library Association’s Regina Medal, and her books have won two Caldecott Medals, two Nebula Awards from the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, two Christopher Medals, and the Golden Kite Award from the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. She has honorary doctorates from Smith College, Keene State College, and the College of Our Lady of the Elms.

The former president of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, Yolen has served on the board of directors for the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators for more than 25 years. She divides her time between homes in Hatfield, Massachusetts, and Scotland.

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Jane Yolen Videos

A Kite for Moon, Jane Yolen, Heidi E.Y. Stemple, Matt Phelan
Behind the Book - Jane Yolen
The Infinite Dark: Jane Yolen Stories 3 Ravens Music

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What topics does Jane Yolen speak about?

Jane Yolen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Diversity & Inclusion and Jewish Heritage.

Where does Jane Yolen travel from?

Jane Yolen generally travels from Massachusetts, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Jane Yolen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Authors, Diversity & Inclusion and Jewish Heritage. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jane Yolen for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Jane Yolen generally travels from Massachusetts, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Lois Lowry, Laura Numeroff and Eric Litwin. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jane Yolen for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 12/01/2024.

Jane Yolen Videos

A Kite for Moon, Jane Yolen, Heidi E.Y. Stemple, Matt Phelan
Behind the Book - Jane Yolen
The Infinite Dark: Jane Yolen Stories 3 Ravens Music

Jane Yolen Reviews

  • Many thanks to AAE. What an awesome team! I appreciate both their patience and expertise. A pleasure working with them. Sincerely, Jodi
    Monroe Community College - Nov 14 2019

  • How do I book Jane Yolen to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Jane Yolen for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Jane Yolen, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Jane Yolen or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Jane Yolen for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Jane Yolen, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jane Yolen, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Jane Yolen speak about?

    Jane Yolen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Diversity & Inclusion and Jewish Heritage.
  • Where does Jane Yolen travel from?

    Jane Yolen generally travels from Massachusetts, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Jane Yolen?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jane Yolen for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jane Yolen for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Jane Yolen or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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