I think if you find your passion and you go with it you are rewarded.

Remember picture books are the closest form of writing to a poem. Even though they don't have to rhyme, they must be poetic. They must be written so the worst actress can read with comfort and expression.

I've always been a bookworm. As I mentioned, I moved around a lot, and one of the problems with being the new kid is it takes a while to make new friends. But I always had my books.

I think if you find your passion and you go with it you are rewarded.

I am the richest person alive (or at least one of!) because I get to do what I love as a career.

Character is everything, especially these days when that's what publishers are asking for. Make sure that yours have child appeal. Also don't have a huge cast of characters. One or two is best, four, the maximum.

The truth can both lift up and knock down.