Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.

I Don't Necessarily Want To Talk About A Book That I Read. Even When I Love It.

I've Never Really Thought In Terms Of Taboos. I Think That Books Can Really Help Parents And Kids Talk Together About Difficult Subjects. I've Always Felt That Way.

How We Handle Our Fears Will Determine Where We Go With The Rest Of Our Lives.

I Do Believe That People Who Write For Children Are Deeply Connected To Their Own Childhood.

When I Was Growing Up, I Dreamed About Becoming A Cowgirl, A Detective, A Spy, A Great Actress, Or A Ballerina. Not A Dentist, Like My Father, Or A Homemaker, Like My Mother - And Certainly Not A Writer, Although I Always Loved To Read.