Janie Writes a Play: Jane Yolen’s First Great Story

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!

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