Howard, Jane R(uble)

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HOWARD, Jane R(uble)

HOWARD, Jane R(uble). American, b. 1924. Genres: Children's fiction, Plays/Screenplays. Career: Children's book writer, playwright, and occasional poet; also teacher, editor, and theatrical director. Cole Marionettes, Chicago, IL, puppeteer, 1946-47; Hingham High School, Hingham, MA, English teacher and drama coach, 1948-51; Scott Foresman & Co., editorial assistant, 1951-52, part-time editor, 1967-69; Apple Tree Theatre, Highland Park, IL, public relations worker, manager of children's theater, and assistant director, 1986-90; The Standard Club, Chicago, editor of newsletter, 1990-95. Speaker and lecturer at schools and writers' workshops; writer in residence, Acts Institute, Lake Ozark, MO, 1984, 1985; member of writing workshops. Publications: FOR CHILDREN: When I'm Sleepy, 1985; When I'm Hungry, 1992. PLAYS: The Porch Swing (one-act), 1974; Maria's Loom (play with music), 1976; Frank + Marianne, 1982; Marquee (musical comedy), 1983; Dreamzzz (musical comedy). Contributor to books. Contributor of short stories to magazines. Address: 370 Satinwood Ct N, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, U.S.A.