Friday, November 19, 2010

Week of November 19,2010

Reading:  Jane Yolen
  This week we have been learning about Jane Yolen. Ms.Smith made a poster and has been teaching us about her. She has written over 300 books!Some of her fantastic books are "Owl Moon," "Pirates in Petticoats," and "Dragon's Heart." Jane started writing when her and Steven, her younger brother started writing a newspaper for their apartment building. In high school she was the editor for the school newspaper.In 1962 she married David Stemple.They were married 44 year until he died of cancer in 2006.She has 6 grandkids.Jane Yolen still writes today.This year she is turning 72.Happy Reading!

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