Never give up! And remember, determination is as important as talent.

Sometimes I can't read my own handwriting. That's a problem!

I think people who write for kids, we have that ability to go back into our own lives.

I loved to read, and I think any child who loves to read will read anything, including the back of the cereal box, which I did every morning.

[ Adult novels] was the world of grownups. There was nothing about teenagers.

A lot of people worry much too much about what their children are reading... If a child picks up a book and reads something she has a question about, if she can go to her parents, great. Or else they will read right over it. It won't mean a thing. They are very good, I think, at monitoring what makes them feel uncomfortable. If something makes them feel uncomfortable they will put it down.

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!