This wasn't a position she wanted to be in. And yet . . . yet she knew that she was going to do it anyway.

One question," I said. "Did you tell me all that because you think I'm going to die?" "No," he said. "It's because you're doing something brave, and I felt I should too." "I'll take that as a yes," I said.

Tired, but not the kind of tired that sleep fixes.

I realize Jubilee is a bit of a stripper name. You probably think I have heard the call of the pole.

The kids I talk to are readers, and the craziest, the most dedicated readers you will ever see.

It's always easier to say good-bye when you know it's just a prelude to hello.

Don't get stabbed. It makes everything awkward.