Meet M. Jane Hawkins
M. Jane Hawkins writes fun picture books for kids 3-8 that have a quiet emphasis on kindness, and friendship. First writing short stories, she found her real love when she turned a family story into her debut picture book in 2017.
Midwest Book Review called A Truck Named Tony “an original and utterly charming picture book story . . .”
Tony the Truck and the Christmas Delivery followed in 2022. Both books were published by Doodle and Peck Publishing. Jane’s new picture book, Emma Jean Johnson is in a Mood, (Solander Press 2026) continues her emphasis on friendship in a fun and funny read-aloud.
Jane grew up in England, Arkansas, where she was known as Mary Jane, a name she still answers to today. She graduated from Hendrix College in 1972 and reunited with many roommates and friends decades later. They stay close by regular zoom chats, periodic trips, and Hendrix Alumni weekends or special events. Jane taught seventh grade English, worked at a regional running magazine where she became editor, mentored third graders, and volunteered at her church.
When she’s not writing, Jane enjoys playing pickleball, golf takes way too long, lunching or zooming with friends, or curling up with a good book.
She and her husband live in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and enjoy extended time at St. George Island, Florida.
