Jan Kerouac facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jan Kerouac
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| Born | Janet Michelle Kerouac February 16, 1952 Albany, New York, U.S. |
| Died | June 5, 1996 (aged 44) Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Resting place | Saint Louis De Gonzague Cemetery |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Relatives | Jack Kerouac Joan Haverty Kerouac |
Janet Michelle "Jan" Kerouac (born February 16, 1952 – died June 5, 1996) was an American writer. She was the only child of famous writer Jack Kerouac. Her mother was Joan Haverty Kerouac.
Early Life and Adventures
Jan Kerouac was born shortly after her parents separated. She met her father, Jack Kerouac, for the first time when she was ten years old. They met only one more time when she visited him in Lowell, Massachusetts.
In 1964, Jan Kerouac was part of a girl group called The Whippets. The group included Jan, Charlotte Rosenthal, and Bibbe Hansen. They released one song called "I Want to Talk to You." This song was a reply to the popular song "I Want to Hold Your Hand." The other side of their record, "Go Go Go with Ringo," was also about the popular band The Beatles. The Whippets' song did not become very famous, and the group soon broke up.
Jan Kerouac traveled a lot when she was younger. She lived in many different places, including countries in South America and Europe. She also lived in many cities across the United States.
Her Books
Jan Kerouac wrote three books. These books were based on her own life experiences.
Her first book, Baby Driver: A Story About Myself, came out in 1981. Her second book, Trainsong, was published in 1988. Her third book, Parrot Fever, was published in 2000, after she had passed away.
Later Life and Passing
Jan Kerouac passed away on June 5, 1996, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She had been dealing with health issues for several years.
Movies About Her Life
Jan Kerouac appeared in two documentary films:
- What Happened to Kerouac? (1986)
- The Beat Generation: An American Dream (1988)
See also
In Spanish: Jan Kerouac para niños
