Memorial Page for Jane Yolen

Feb 11, 1939 – Jun 11, 2026(87 years)Died in:Hatfield, Hampshire County

American speculative fiction and children's writer

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Emoria lights a memorial candle in memory of Jane Yolen.

Emoria

June 13th, 2026

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Birthplace

New York City, New York

Place of Death

Hatfield, Hampshire County

Nationality

United States

Religion

Judaism

Occupation(6)

writer novelistscience fiction writerchildren's writereditorpoet

Awards(10)

Nebula AwardRegina MedalMythopoeic AwardsNebula Award for Best NoveletteNebula Award for Best Short StorySophie Brody MedalWorld Fantasy Award for Best CollectionLocus Award for Best Young Adult BookDamon Knight Memorial Grand Master AwardMythopoeic Fantasy Award

Education(4)

University of Massachusetts AmherstSmith CollegeHigh School of Music & ArtStaples High School

Jane Yolen (* February 11, 1939 in New York City; † June 11, 2026 in Hatfield) was an american speculative fiction and children's writer. She was 87 years old. Her education included University of Massachusetts Amherst, Smith College, High School of Music & Art and Staples High School. Her faith was Judaism. She received 10 awards, including Nebula Award, Regina Medal.

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Born in New York City, New York

1939

Died in Hatfield, Hampshire County

2026

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Jane Yolen. Forever remembered.