It was up to him to pay back to the world in beauty and caring what Leslie had loaned him in vision and strength.
Katherine PatersonWe do have trouble dealing with death, but it's the one thing that is guaranteed we are all going to have to do, and we are going to have to face it many times before we die ourselves.
Katherine PatersonThe children's book world has given me wonderful friendships and an unbelievably rich life.
Katherine PatersonWe can read the paper or current magazines and learn about national and world events, think about controversial subjects, learn how to disagree respectfully, and how, finally, to act on our convictions. We can read for pure delight, and if we do this as a family or classroom or other group we can build wonderful memories.
Katherine Paterson