Children have to have access to books, and a lot of children can't go to a store and buy a book. We need not only our public libraries to be funded properly and staffed properly, but our school libraries. Many children can't get to a public library, and the only library they have is a school library.
Katherine PatersonWe book people are always preaching about reading aloud to children, but unless you do, you can't realize how it enriches family life.
Katherine PatersonSome folks are natural born kickers. They can always find a way to turn disaster into butter.
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