Background
Feiwel, Jean Leslie was born on February 5, 1953 in New York City. Daughter of Henry and Maria (Weschler) Feiwel.
Feiwel, Jean Leslie was born on February 5, 1953 in New York City. Daughter of Henry and Maria (Weschler) Feiwel.
Bachelor of Arts, Sarah Lawrence College, 1976.
Assistant to managing editor, Avon Books, New York City, 1976-1977; assistant to children's book editor, Avon Books, New York City, 1977; senior editor, children's books, Avon Books, New York City, 1977-1981; editorial director books for young readers, Avon Books, New York City, 1981-1983; editorial director, division vice president, Secondary Book Group, Scholastic, Inc., New York City, since 1983.
Member Children's Book Council (director since 1982), American Association Publications (director intellectual freedom committee since 1983).