In a dark time, doors will sometimes magically open and let us step inside to the warmth and light of a community.

I was born in Philadelphia and currently live in Minneapolis. I write for both children and adults.

There ain't no way you can hold onto something that wants to go, you understand? You can only love what you got while you got it.

Once upon a time," he said out loud to the darkness. He said these words because they were the best, the most powerful words that he knew and just the saying of them comforted him.

There is nothing sweeter in this sad world than the sound of someone you love calling your name.

When we read together, we connect. Together, we see the world. Together, we see one another.

Reading should not be presented to children as a chore or duty. It should be offered to them as a precious gift.

The undoing is almost always more difficult than the doing.

You must be filled with expectancy. You must be awash in hope. You must wonder who will love you, whom you will love next.

It is important that you say what you mean to say. Time is too short. You must speak the words that matter.

The world is dark, and light is precious. Come closer, dear reader. You must trust me. I am telling you a story.

True love is rare, and it's the only thing that gives life real meaning.

Nuclear is clear so near to fear and tear.

Philanthropic colonization is a failure. National colonization will succeed.

Everywhere that freedom stirs, let tyrants fear.

Every tyrant who has lived has believed in freedom for himself.

My dad loved black singers. So listening to New Orleans music, eventually I wanted to play an instrument.

To achieve great things, two things are needed; a plan, and not quite enough time.

I prefer the mystic clouds of nostalgia to the real thing, to be honest.

So what’s on the agenda for tonight? (Danger) Migraine, futility, possible death. Same as every night, I guess. (Alexion)

Harvard just took that option out of our hands. He is truly on his own now.