Jane Yolen
Jane Yolen has been called the Hans Christian Andersen of America and the Aesop of the 20th century because of her many fairy tales and story books. She has written over 150 books for children, young adults and adults along with hundreds of stories and poems. She's a past-president of SFFWA and a member of the Board of Directors of SCBWI (Society of Chilren's Book Writers and Illustrators) since its inception.

Among her many award-winning books are Owl Moon (Caldecott, 1988), The Emperor and the Kite (Caldecott Honor Book, 1968), The Devil's Arithmetic (Jewish Book Award), The Girl Who Loved the Wind (Lewis Carrol Shelf winner), Piggins ( winner of both the Nebraska Golden Sower Award and the New York State Charlotte Award), The Seeing Stick (Christopher Medal Award), Commander Toad in Space (winner of the New Jersey Garden State Award). Ms Yolen has also been honored with three awards for her body of work: The Kerlan Award, the Regina Medal, and the Keene State Children's Literature Award.