Nothing Teaches You As Much About Writing

In This Age Of Censorship, I Mourn The Loss Of Books That Will Never Be Written, I Mourn The Voices That Will Be Silenced-writers' Voices, Teachers' Voices, Students' Voices-and All Because Of Fear.

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

I Can't Let Safety And Security Become The Focus Of My Life.

I Wasn't Interested In The Kinds Of Books That I Thought I Should Be Reading.

Determination And Hard Work Are As Important As Talent.