Diane Wolkstein (November 11, 1942 – January 31, 2013) was a folklorist and author of children's books.
"[1] She also had a radio show on WNYC, Stories From Many Lands, from 1968 until 1980, and she helped to create the Storytelling Center of New York City.
[1] Wolkstein wrote two dozen books, primarily collections of folk tales and legends she gathered during research trips.
[3] The Library of Congress houses an archive of Wolkstein's photographs, performance events and productions, interviews and other materials.
[2] Wolkstein was in Taiwan to research a book of Chinese folk stories when she underwent emergency surgery for a heart condition.