I think boys don't always like to read books with female protagonist - I don't even know what to say about this.
Jacqueline WoodsonMainly, I try not to think about my readers as I write - I just think of my characters and myself - If they're interesting to me, my hope is that they'll be interesting to others as well.
Jacqueline WoodsonThat's what makes best friends. It's not whether or not you live on the same block or go to the same school, but how you feel about each other in your hearts.
Jacqueline WoodsonMama says it's okay to be on the quiet side—if quiet means you're listening, watching, taking it all in.
Jacqueline Woodson