078 - Interview with Jane Yolen and Heidi E.Y. Stemple
Apr 22, 2025•13 min
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Episode description
In this episode, Julie Hedlund interviews Jane Yolen and Heidi E.Y. Stemple. With over 400 children's books to her name, Jane shares how she chooses the words and what influences her choices. The pair touch on the impact of banned books and how their writing partnership has evolved over the years. So, what's one key to being prolific? Always be learning and growing as a writer.
Books mentioned in this episode:
- Janie Writes a Play: Jane Yolen's First Great Story written by Heidi E.Y. Stemple and illustrated by Madelyn Goodnight
Check out our previous episode with Jane Yolen here: 008 - Jane Yolen
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