What would make me happiest is if kids read these books [Bink & Gollie] and think: there is so much to love in the world; and words are so much fun.

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.

MOM—Mistress Of Miracles

You see countries like India really investing in their space program because they see it as inspirational and good for their economy.

It is true that when you're in the White House alone, it is a lonely place. Big and lonely.

Tennessee Williams recognized that great theater begins with great talkers, and that great talkers obey two rules: they never sound like anyone else and they never say anything directly.

Just like a turtle, we only make progress if we stick our neck out.

I am not accustomed to take my wine in pills.

To put yourself in anothers place requires real imagination, but by doing so each Girl Scout will be able to love among others happily.

You can start with nothing. And out of nothing, and out of no way, a way will be made.

Married or Single? There is no good choice. It's like when your doctor says, 'Ointment?' or 'Suppositories'?

When you first commence painting everything is a muddle. Even the commonest colors seem to have the devil in them.