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

We are friends for life. When we’re together the years fall away. Isn’t that what matters? To have someone who can remember with you? To have someone who remembers how far you’ve come?

There's no book or play or series or anything that speaks to everyone, because then it wouldn't speak to anyone.

I hate first drafts, and it never gets easier. People always wonder what kind of superhero power they'd like to have. I wanted the ability for someone to just open up my brain and take out the entire first draft and lay it down in front of me so I can just focus on the second, third and fourth drafts.

I love picture books. I think some of the best people in children's books are the ones who create their own picture books. I wish I could say I'm one of them, but I'm not.

Do not let anyone discourage you. If they try: get determined, not depressed.

A good writer is always a people watcher.