We are all sleeping princesses some time. But it is better … - Jane Yolen

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We are all sleeping princesses some time. But it is better to be fully awake, don't you think?"..."Americans do not want to be awake?"
"Oh," Becca said, "we like the truth all right. When it's tidy."
"Truth is never tidy. Only fairy tales.

Jane Yolen

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Jane Yolen (born February 11, 1939) is an American author and editor of almost 300 books. These include folklore, fantasy, science fiction, and children's books.

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Alternative Names: Jane Hyatt Yolen • Jane Hyatt Yolen Stemple • Jane H. Yolen Stemple

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