I have been loved, Edward told the stars. So? said the stars. What difference does that make when you are all alone now?

What would make me happiest is if kids read these books [Bink & Gollie] and think: there is so much to love in the world; and words are so much fun.

She was working to remind herself of who she was. She was working to remember that somewhere in another place entirely she was known and loved.

I always go to the Agriculture Building, where they make apple cider popsicles for a dollar.

I actually do like traveling.

Edward knew what it was like to say over and over again the names of those you had left behind. He knew what it was like to miss someone. And so he listened. And in his listening, his heart opened wide and then wider still. (page 103)

I never want to be a role model.