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| Yolen, Jane | 4 |
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Yolen, Jane – Horn Book Magazine, 1984
Begins an examination of dragons in literature, particularly in the works of J.R.R. Tolkein, K. Grahame, E. Nesbit, J. Yolen, U. Le Guin, and A. McCaffrey. (CRH)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Literary Genres, Mythology, Reading Materials
Peer reviewedYolen, Jane – Language Arts, 1976
Argues that the authors of children's literature, especially those who write fairy and folk tales, are the new mythmakers. (RB)
Descriptors: Authors, Books, Childrens Literature, Folk Culture
Peer reviewedYolen, Jane – Language Arts, 1977
A knowledge of myth, legend, and folklore will help children understand allusions, their cultural ancestry, and themselves. (DD)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Cultural Awareness, Elementary Education, Folk Culture
Peer reviewedYolen, Jane – Childhood Education, 1977
Discusses the value of a familiarity with mythological figures in emotional, intellectual, and personal development. (SB)
Descriptors: Beliefs, Early Childhood Education, Intellectual Development, Language Acquisition
