My favorite books are a constantly changing list, but one favorite has remained constant: the dictionary. Is the word I want to use spelled practice or practise? The dictionary knows. The dictionary also slows down my writing because it is such interesting reading that I am distracted.

Children want to do what grownups do.

I write in longhand on yellow legal pads.

I was a great reader of fairy tales. I tried to read the entire fairy tale section of the library.

I didn't start out writing to give children hope, but I'm glad some of them found it.

My favorite books are a constantly changing list, but one favorite has remained constant: the dictionary. Is the word I want to use spelled practice or practise? The dictionary knows. The dictionary also slows down my writing because it is such interesting reading that I am distracted.

I think the best teachers had a real interest in the subject they were teaching and a love for children.