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RIP Jane Yolen. This one hurts. Jane was always lovely to me, and her Pit Dragon trilogy was one of the main inspirations for Eragon. That, and I've been reading her children's books to my own kids these past few years. We've lost a master today.https://t.co/MxD9qfqTkv
— Christopher Paolini (@paolini) June 13, 2026
Jane Yolen, the acclaimed children’s author whose Holocaust time-travel novel The Devil’s Arithmetic became a modern classic, has died at 87. The book is widely credited with cementing her legacy as a leading writer for young Jewish readers. https://t.co/1cEdsZYC1v
— The Jerusalem Post (@Jerusalem_Post) June 13, 2026
We mourn the passing of renowned author Jane Yolen. Yolen wrote over 400 books, spanning the genres of children's literature, science fiction, fantasy, & more. Her insightful & compelling stories inspired readers of all ages. May her memory be a blessing. https://t.co/evKiXKgu9W pic.twitter.com/wXMQLoI7d3
— Jewish Book Council (@JewishBook) June 12, 2026
Obituary: Jane Yolen 📚 ⤵️ https://t.co/4xqAeQWkXb
— Publishing Well (@PublishingWell) June 12, 2026
Author Jane Yolen, who wrote more than 400 books that spanned a variety of genres, has died at 87. Yolen is perhaps best known for THE DEVIL’S ARITHMETIC, her 1988 novel about a Jewish girl who time-travels back to 1942 Poland. https://t.co/IyvNULIhKr pic.twitter.com/qU0YuJY7Zd
— Kirkus Reviews (@KirkusReviews) June 12, 2026
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