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31 series · 482 books · Born 1939-02-11
Jane Yolen is a prolific American author who has published nearly 400 books spanning fantasy, science fiction, and children's literature. Known for her imaginative storytelling across numerous series including the Books of the Great Alta and Commander Toad, she has established herself as a versatile writer equally comfortable crafting epic fantasy worlds and engaging young readers. Her award-winning work, including the Nebula Award-winning short story "Sister Emily's Lightship," demonstrates her skill at blending literary depth with accessibility across multiple genres.
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Anthologies Series
Likely Complete119 books (1978–2024)
Jane Yolen edited over 100 anthology collections between 1978 and 2023, spanning fantasy, science fiction, young adult, and non-fiction genres. These works feature curated selections of short stories and tales from various authors, with titles ranging from thematic collections like Shape Shifters and Dragons & Dreams to annual "Year's Best" volumes covering horror and fantasy. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Shape Shifters in 1978, though individual anthologies can also be enjoyed as standalone collections. This extensive series represents one of the most prolific anthology editing projects in speculative fiction publishing.
Start with Shape Shifters: Fantasy and Science Fiction Tales About Humans Who Can Change Their Shapes, the first of 103 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Shape Shifters: Fantasy and Science Fiction Tales About Humans Who Can Change Their Shapes
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Books of the Great Alta Series
Complete3 books (1988–1998)
Jane Yolen's Books of the Great Alta is a complete fantasy trilogy published between 1988 and 1998, consisting of Sister Light, Sister Dark, White Jenna, and The One-Armed Queen. The series should be read in publication order to experience the story as intended. This young adult fantasy saga spans a decade of releases and concludes with its final installment in 1998.
Start with Sister Light, Sister Dark and read in order.
Start this series with Sister Light, Sister Dark
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Ongoing93 books (1971–2027)
Jane Yolen's Children's series spans 86 books published from 1971 to 2025 and remains ongoing, with new entries continuing to be released. This diverse collection encompasses fantasy, science fiction, young adult fiction, and non-fiction works that should be read in publication order. Beginning with The Bird Of Time, the series includes beloved titles such as Owl Moon, Sleeping Ugly, and Tam Lin, offering readers a wide range of imaginative stories across multiple genres and age levels.
Start with The Bird Of Time, the first of 86 books in the Children's series.
Start this series with The Bird Of Time
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Collections Series
Ongoing6 books (1995–2024)
Jane Yolen's Collections series comprises six poetry and folklore anthologies published between 1995 and 2024, with the series still ongoing. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Among Angels: Poems, co-authored with Nancy Willard. The series blends fantasy, science fiction, and young adult themes through various collaborative and solo collections, including works focused on heroic folklore and imaginative verse.
Start with Among Angels: Poems(With: Nancy Willard), the first of 6 books in the Collections series.
Start this series with Among Angels: Poems(With: Nancy Willard)
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Commander Toad Series
Complete7 books (1980–1998)
The Commander Toad series is a complete science fiction collection consisting of seven books published between 1980 and 1998 by Jane Yolen. This series should be read in publication order, beginning with Commander Toad in Space and continuing through Commander Toad and the Voyage Home. The books follow a consistent narrative arc across the full sequence, making sequential reading essential for the best experience.
Start with Commander Toad in Space, the first of 7 books in the Commander Toad series.
Start this series with Commander Toad in Space
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Fairy Tale Cookbooks Series
Complete5 books (2006–2009)
Jane Yolen's Fairy Tale Cookbooks series consists of five complete volumes published between 2006 and 2009, each offering recipes inspired by beloved fairy tales. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Fairy Tale Feasts and continuing through Fairy Tale Breakfasts, Fairy Tale Desserts, Fairy Tale Dinners, and Fairy Tale Lunches. Each installment focuses on a different meal category while maintaining the fairy tale theme throughout the collection.
Start with Fairy Tale Feasts, the first of 5 books in the Fairy Tale Cookbooks series.
Start this series with Fairy Tale Feasts
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Complete21 books (2013–2020)
Fiction River: An Original Anthology Magazine is a completed 21-book anthology series published between 2013 and 2020, featuring original stories across fantasy, science fiction, and other speculative genres. Each volume focuses on a distinct theme, ranging from time travel and detective fiction to alternate worlds and ethical dilemmas, making them readable in any order despite their publication sequence. Readers seeking a comprehensive experience should follow publication order beginning with How to Save the World. The series concludes with its 21st installment, offering a broad collection of short fiction for genre enthusiasts.
Start with How to Save the World, the first of 21 books in the Fiction River: An Original Anthology Magazine series.
Start this series with How to Save the World
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Foiled Series
Complete2 books (2010–2013)
Jane Yolen's Foiled series is a two-book fantasy sequence for young adults, beginning with Foiled in 2010 and concluding with Curses! Foiled Again in 2013. The complete series should be read in publication order to follow the story as intended. Both books combine Yolen's characteristic blend of fantasy elements with contemporary young adult themes.
Start with Foiled and read in order.
Start this series with Foiled
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Complete5 books (1993–1998)
Jane Yolen's Here There Be... is a five-book series of standalone fantasy and science fiction tales published between 1993 and 1998. Each book explores a different magical theme through interconnected stories, and the series is complete. Readers should start with Here There Be Dragons and proceed through publication order to Here There Be Unicorns, Here There Be Witches, Here There Be Angels, and Here There Be Ghosts. Though each book can be enjoyed independently, reading them in sequence provides the fullest experience of Yolen's imaginative world-building.
Start with Here There Be Dragons, the first of 5 books in the Here There Be... series.
Start this series with Here There Be Dragons
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Ongoing21 books (2000–2024)
Jane Yolen's How Do Dinosaurs series comprises 21 books published between 2000 and 2024, with the series still ongoing. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night?. The series uses dinosaur characters to explore everyday behaviors and life lessons for young readers, covering topics from manners and emotions to safety and learning concepts.
Start with How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night?, the first of 21 books in the How Do Dinosaurs...? series.
Start this series with How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night?
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Isabel the Witch Series
Complete1 book (1964–1964)
Laksa Anthology: Speculative Fiction Series
Likely Complete5 books (2016–2021)
The Laksa Anthology: Speculative Fiction is a five-book series of speculative fiction collections edited by Jane Yolen, published between 2016 and 2021. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Strangers Among Us and continuing through The Sum Of Us, Where the Stars Rise, Shades Within Us, and concluding with Seasons Between Us. Each volume in this anthology series features contributions across fantasy, science fiction, and young adult speculative storytelling.
Start with Strangers Among Us, the first of 5 books in the Laksa Anthology: Speculative Fiction series.
Start this series with Strangers Among Us
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Complete19 books (1958–1985)
MagicQuest is a complete fantasy series spanning 19 books published between 1958 and 1985, featuring works by acclaimed authors including Elizabeth Marie Pope, Tanith Lee, Diana Wynne Jones, and Peter Dickinson. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Sherwood Ring and concluding with its final entry in 1985. Each book in the collection offers standalone fantasy adventures while contributing to the broader scope of the series as a whole.
Start with The Sherwood Ring(By: Elizabeth Marie Pope), the first of 19 books in the MagicQuest series.
Start this series with The Sherwood Ring(By: Elizabeth Marie Pope)
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Monsters of Fife Series
Ongoing2 books (2025–2026)
The Monsters of Fife series by Jane Yolen is an ongoing fantasy collection currently consisting of two books published in 2025 and 2026. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Sea Dragons followed by Terror Birds. With two books released so far and more anticipated, this series offers an expanding exploration of fantastical creatures within the Fife setting.
Start with Sea Dragons and read in order.
Start this series with Sea Dragons
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Complete4 books (2016–2020)
Jane Yolen's On Bird Hill and Beyond is a four-book series published between 2016 and 2020 that should be read in publication order beginning with On Bird Hill. The complete series concludes with On Eagle Cove and includes On Duck Pond and On Gull Beach in between. This finished series blends the author's signature fantasy and science fiction elements with young adult themes.
Start with On Bird Hill, the first of 4 books in the On Bird Hill and Beyond series.
Start this series with On Bird Hill
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Complete15 books (2013–2013)
The Oz Reimagined series is a 15-book fantasy anthology published in 2013 that offers fresh interpretations of L. Frank Baum's classic world of Oz through the work of multiple acclaimed authors. Each entry reimagines different aspects of the Oz universe, from new takes on Dorothy to original adventures featuring iconic locations and characters. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with A Meeting in Oz by Jeffrey Ford. Contributors include Seanan McGuire, Orson Scott Card, Jonathan Maberry, and numerous other speculative fiction authors.
Start with A Meeting in Oz(By: Jeffrey Ford), the first of 15 books in the Oz Reimagined series.
Start this series with A Meeting in Oz(By: Jeffrey Ford)
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Picture Series
Ongoing14 books (1992–2026)
The Picture series by Jane Yolen comprises 14 books published between 1992 and 2026, with the sequence still ongoing. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Eeny, Meeny, Miney Mole. The series spans multiple genres including fantasy, science fiction, and young adult literature, with several titles co-authored by Heidi E y Stemple and Adam Stemple.
Start with Eeny, Meeny, Miney Mole, the first of 14 books in the Picture series.
Start this series with Eeny, Meeny, Miney Mole
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Pit Dragons Series
Complete4 books (1982–2009)
The Pit Dragons series by Jane Yolen consists of four complete fantasy novels published between 1982 and 2009. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Dragon's Blood and continuing through Heart's Blood, A Sending of Dragons, and concluding with Dragon's Heart. The series spans nearly three decades, offering readers a sustained exploration across its four installments.
Start with Dragon's Blood, the first of 4 books in the Pit Dragons series.
Start this series with Dragon's Blood
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Complete2 books (1980–1981)
Jane Yolen's Robot and Rebecca series consists of two science fiction books for young adults published in 1980 and 1981. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Case of the Code-Carrying Kids followed by Robot and Rebecca and the Missing Owner.
Start with The Case of the Code-Carrying Kids and read in order.
Start this series with The Case of the Code-Carrying Kids
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Complete2 books (2005–2006)
Jane Yolen's Rock'n' Roll Fairy Tale duology consists of two complete novels published in 2005 and 2006, each offering contemporary takes on classic fairy tales through a music-inspired lens. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Pay the Piper, co-written by Adam Stemple, followed by The Troll Bridge. Both books blend fantasy elements with modern storytelling, appealing to young adult readers who enjoy reimagined folklore.
Start with Pay the Piper(By: Adam Stemple) and read in order.
Start this series with Pay the Piper(By: Adam Stemple)
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Ongoing41 books (2015–2026)
Shoreline of Infinity Science Fiction Magazine is an ongoing series of 41 anthology volumes published from 2015 through 2026. Each issue features multiple science fiction stories and contributions from various authors. Readers should follow the series in publication order, beginning with issue 1 and continuing sequentially through the available volumes.
Start with Shoreline of Infinity 1(By: Noel Chidwick), the first of 41 books in the Shoreline of Infinity Science Fiction Magazine series.
Start this series with Shoreline of Infinity 1(By: Noel Chidwick)
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| 2 | Shoreline of Infinity 2(By: Iain M. Banks,Anton Rose,Duncan Lunan,Megan Neumann,Steve Green,Ian Hunter,Noel Chidwick,Ken Poyner,Iain Maloney,Ken McLeod,Michael Fontana,Tyler J Petty,Ryan L. Daly,Bethany Ruth Anderson,Steve Simpson,Kathy Steinemann,Ann Craig,Elsa Bouet,Russell Jones) |
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| 4 | Shoreline of Infinity 4(By: Ken MacLeod,Holly Schofield,Tricia Sullivan,Gary Gibson,Ruth E.J. Booth,Shelly Bryant,Robert Neilson,Paul Holmes,Noel Chidwick,Andrew J. Wilson,Caroline Grebbell,Michael Stroh,Clive Tern,Lewis Grassic Gibbon,Benjamin Dodds,Sára Júlia,J. Leslie Mitchell) |
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Short Story Collections Series
Likely Complete22 books (1974–2021)
Jane Yolen's Short Story Collections series comprises 22 books of original tales and folklore-inspired stories published between 1974 and 2021, spanning fantasy, science fiction, and young adult genres. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Girl Who Cried Flowers and Other Tales and progressing through entries like The Hundredth Dove and Other Tales, Dream Weaver, and Twelve Impossible Things Before Breakfast. The collection appears to be complete, with the final volume released in 2021, offering readers a comprehensive selection of Yolen's short fiction across nearly five decades.
Start with The Girl Who Cried Flowers and Other Tales, the first of 22 books in the Short Story Collections series.
Start this series with The Girl Who Cried Flowers and Other Tales
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Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete30 books (1970–2021)
Jane Yolen's collection of thirty standalone novels spans five decades of publication from 1970 to 2021, encompassing fantasy, science fiction, young adult, and non-fiction genres. Each book in this series stands alone as an independent story, though together they showcase the author's range across different worlds and themes. Readers should approach these novels in publication order beginning with The Inway Investigators, allowing chronological perspective on Yolen's evolving storytelling style. The series appears to be complete as of 2021.
Start with The Inway Investigators, the first of 30 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with The Inway Investigators
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Stuart Quartet Series
Complete4 books (2000–2007)
Jane Yolen's Stuart Quartet comprises four complete novels published between 2000 and 2007, spanning historical fantasy set during the Stuart era. Each book follows a distinct protagonist and can be read in publication order: Queen's Own Fool, Girl in a Cage, Prince Across the Water, and The Rogues. The series blends fantasy and historical fiction with Yolen's signature young adult appeal, offering interconnected stories that explore different perspectives within the same time period.
Start with Queen's Own Fool, the first of 4 books in the Stuart Quartet series.
Start this series with Queen's Own Fool
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Complete3 books (1999–2002)
Jane Yolen's Tartan Magic series consists of three complete fantasy novels for young adults published between 1999 and 2002. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Pictish Child, followed by The Wizard's Map, and concluding with The Bagpiper's Ghost. Each installment builds on the foundation of the previous book, making sequential reading essential to fully appreciate the series' narrative arc.
Start with The Pictish Child and read in order.
Start this series with The Pictish Child
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Complete15 books (1812–2016)
The Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library is a 15-book collection of folktales and mythology curated by Jane Yolen, spanning from 1812 to 2016. Each volume presents traditional stories from different cultures and regions, including European fairy tales, Greek mythology, Asian folklore, African tales, and American indigenous legends, compiled by various editors and translators. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Household Tales by Brothers Grimm. This collection serves as a comprehensive anthology of world folklore, making it suitable for readers interested in traditional narratives across diverse cultures.
Start with Household Tales by Brothers Grimm(By: Andrew Lang,Jacob Grimm,Wilhelm Grimm,Margaret Hunt), the first of 15 books in the The Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library series.
Start this series with Household Tales by Brothers Grimm(By: Andrew Lang,Jacob Grimm,Wilhelm Grimm,Margaret Hunt)
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The Seelie Wars Series
Complete3 books (2013–2016)
The Seelie Wars is a completed fantasy series by Jane Yolen consisting of three books published between 2013 and 2016. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Hostage Prince, followed by The Last Changeling, and concluding with The Seelie King's War.
Start with The Hostage Prince and read in order.
Start this series with The Hostage Prince
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Complete3 books (2016–2019)
The Stone Man Mysteries is a complete three-book series by Jane Yolen published between 2016 and 2019. The trilogy consists of Stone Cold, Sanctuary, and Breaking Out the Devil, and should be read in the order they were released. This fantasy series is best experienced as a continuous narrative from beginning to end.
Start with Stone Cold and read in order.
Start this series with Stone Cold
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Complete3 books (1996–1997)
Jane Yolen's Young Merlin Trilogy is a complete fantasy series consisting of three books published between 1996 and 1997. The trilogy should be read in publication order, beginning with Hobby, followed by Passager, and concluding with Merlin. This young adult fantasy series offers Yolen's imaginative take on the legendary wizard's origins and early life.
Start with Hobby and read in order.
Start this series with Hobby
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Likely Complete4 books (2017–2023)
Jane Yolen's short fiction collections span from 2017 to 2023 and consist of four books that should be read in publication order: The Emerald Circus, How to Fracture a Fairy Tale, The Midnight Circus, and The Scarlet Circus. The series appears to be complete as of 2023. These collections showcase Yolen's work across fantasy, science fiction, and young adult genres, offering readers a comprehensive sampling of her short form writing.
Start with The Emerald Circus, the first of 4 books in the Yolen's Short Fiction series.
Start this series with The Emerald Circus
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Complete4 books (2001–2004)
Jane Yolen's Young Heroes series comprises four complete books published between 2001 and 2004, following a consistent cast of young characters through mythologically-inspired adventures. Each entry should be read in publication order, beginning with Odysseus in the Serpent Maze, followed by Hippolyta and the Curse of the Amazons, Atalanta and the Arcadian Beast, and concluding with Jason and the Gorgon's Blood. The series blends fantasy and young adult storytelling elements throughout its four-book run.
Start with Odysseus in the Serpent Maze, the first of 4 books in the Young Heroes series.
Start this series with Odysseus in the Serpent Maze
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleFrequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Jane Yolen written?
- Jane Yolen has written 482 books across 31 series. Their published works span from 1812 to 2027.
- What is the first book in each Jane Yolen series?
- Here are the first books in Jane Yolen's series: Anthologies: Shape Shifters: Fantasy and Science Fiction Tales About Humans Who Can Change Their Shapes; Books of the Great Alta: Sister Light, Sister Dark; Children's: The Bird Of Time; Collections: Among Angels: Poems(With: Nancy Willard); Commander Toad: Commander Toad in Space.
- What order should I read Jane Yolen's books?
- We recommend reading Jane Yolen's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Jane Yolen still writing new books?
- Yes, Jane Yolen has 6 ongoing series: Children's, Collections, How Do Dinosaurs...?, Monsters of Fife, Picture and 1 more.

