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Quote by Jane Yolen

“It's never perfect when I write it down the first time, or the second time, or the fifth time. But it always gets better as I go over it and over it.”

Quote by Jane Yolen

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Jane Yolen is an American author known for her extensive work in the field of children's literature, born on February 11, 1939. Her writings span across various genres, including children's literature, adult fiction, and poetry, renowned for their vivid imagination and profound emotional depth. more

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