Jane Yolen, author whose book ‘The Devil’s Arithmetic’ became Holocaust classic, dies at 87 (opens original article in a new tab)

Jane Yolen, author of the Holocaust-themed novel 'The Devil's Arithmetic,' has died at 87. Her work, which includes over 450 children's books, remains influential and controversial.

• Jane Yolen, author of 'The Devil's Arithmetic,' died at 87.
• Her book became a Holocaust classic and remains controversial.
• She wrote over 450 children's books, including Jewish-themed titles.