With writing, I can express myself, really, and share my ideas and just let my thoughts flow out.

The goal is not to turn kids into your kind of adult, but rather better adults than you have been.

The fact that a baby can be born today and condemned to a life of hardship, struggle, and discrimination simply because of sex is enraging.

The point of my work is to make it clear that all youth can make 'big miracles' happen.

I was thrilled to be able to read at three. I just thought everyone loved reading as much as I did.

It seems we're not only uninformed about our present, we're ignorant of our past.

If I had my way, I'd end all wars and poverty. We should all be more aware of what's going on in the world around us and less ignorant.