Klaveness, Jan O'Donnell

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KLAVENESS, Jan O'Donnell

KLAVENESS, Jan O'Donnell. American, b. 1939. Genres: Children's fiction. Career: Children's book writer. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, assistant director of student organizations, 1963-65; Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY, assistant director of financial aid, 1979-82. Hillsborough School District, Hillsborough Gifted and Talented Program, mentor; College of NJ, lecturer, 2000; Harcourt Brace Educational Measurement Project, contributor, 2000-. Publications: A Funny Girl Like Me, 1980; The Griffin Legacy, 1983; Ghost Island, 1985; Keeper of the Light, 1990; Beyond the Cellar Door, 1991. Address: 41 Vliet Dr, Hillsborough, NJ 08844, U.S.A.