Jane Yolen Wins Award

Jane Yolen has won the 2006 Roots in Writing Award, presented by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Female Writers(SFFW).

Yolen has been called the Hans Christian Andersen of America and the Aesop of the 20th Century. She has written over 275 children's books and f&sf novels. Yolen is also a noted

poet, has taught writing and literature, and has served as the

president of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA).

SF-FFWs [Science Fiction and Fantasy Female Writers] is an association of professional women writers of science fiction and fantasy, as well as authors from other genres who are interested in science fiction and fantasy. The organization has approximately 150 members worldwide. The Roots in Writing Award honors women who have made major accomplishments in the science fiction and fantasy fields as writers, editors, and publishers. SF-FFWs members select the recipients from nominations of women writers and editors who they respect and who influenced their own careers.

Recipients are honored with bouquets of roses or trees, something beautiful that springs from strong roots, and are presented with permanent awards. The organization intends to continue to spotlight women whose contributions have paved the way in the field.

Previous winners of the Roots in Writing Award are: Betty Ballantine, Madeleine L'Engle, Anne McCaffrey, Ursula K. Le Guin, Kate Wilhelm, Joanna Russ, and the late Andre Norton.