We must, we must, we must increase our bust.

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.

She wondered if all the firsts in her life would go by so quickly, and be forgotten just as quickly.

I'm a people person. I never get tired of watching people, especially young people.

I don't believe in writer's block. There are good days when you're writing and less good days. I've learned that if it's not happening to walk away and return later. I doodle a lot and often get my best ideas with a pencil in my hand while I'm doodling. The problem is, sometimes I lose my doodles and that's bad!

I was shy, but I stood up in front of the class and I gave my report.I was reporting on books that I didn't want to read. I was inventing books that I didn't want to read.

My only advice is to stay aware, listen carefully, and yell for help if you need it.