I don't ever go on the Internet. I don't even know how it works.

The key to writing successful YA is to keep the adults out of the story as much as possible.

If she can't spell, why is she a librarian? Librarians should know how to spell.

When I was in the first grade I was afraid of the teacher and had a miserable time in the reading circle, a difficulty that was overcome by the loving patience of my second grade teacher. Even though I could read, I refused to do so.

I wanted to be a ballerina. I changed my mind.

With twins, reading aloud to them was the only chance I could get to sit down. I read them picture books until they were reading on their own.

I don't ever go on the Internet. I don't even know how it works.