I've discovered that in order to make big changes in the world, we have to begin at home -- within ourselves — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
“Oh, I just hate you,” she cried. “You’re going to have so much fun without me.” — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
I love to read, and I don't believe that you have to finish one book before you start another. --Mallory Pike — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
“A Positive Attitude makes a Powerful Mind." --Mrs. Pike from The Babysitters' Club book Hello, Mallory ” — Ann M. Martin Attitude Copy Share Image
For now, I just want things all safe and familiar. My life may not be perfect, but it is what I have… — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
Maybe one thing is that you have to find the best way to write whatever works better for you. — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
I believe you are one of the people that can lift the corners of the universe. — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
“I hoped that Mary Anne, Claudia, Stacey, and I - the Baby Sitters Club - would stay together for a long time.” — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
I think reading is a gift. It was a gift that was given to me as a child by many people, and… — Ann M. Martin Adults Copy Share Image
Because, you see, you only need one friend for a party. One is enough. Two is enough. Anything is enough.' ~pg 107;… — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
Every time I finish a book, it's my favorite. I have a lot of favorites. I did just finish Jane Eyre and… — Ann M. Martin Book Copy Share Image
“I really loved this book. I did for a school book report last year and I really got into it I just… — Ann M. Martin Book Copy Share Image
I think the complaint that I hear most often from kids, even kids who like to write is that don't know what… — Ann M. Martin Kids Copy Share Image
“Josh’s arm was in a cast, and his face was covered with bruises. Mr. Freeman had a large bandage on his forehead,… — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
“There’s more good news,” Kristy said. “I hate to say this, but I’m afraid we’re going to have to cancel the winter… — Ann M. Martin Good news Copy Share Image
Some people say that success equals money, but frankly, I don't think success is money at all ... Success is being the… — Ann M. Martin Being the best Copy Share Image
It was the kind of terrified look that reminds you that no matter how rational or grown up a person might seem,… — Ann M. Martin Calm Copy Share Image
“Mary Anne is a real worrywart. Not to mention shynesswart and politenesswart. The teeniest things can make her cry, too — movies,… — Ann M. Martin Best friend Copy Share Image
“Really, Kristy, a sweater with snowflakes and snowmen on it? You look like a four-year-old.” “Well, you’ve got sheep barrettes in your… — Ann M. Martin Snowflakes Copy Share Image
“Behind her was my youngest brother, David Michael (seven, going on three). He was brandishing an ugly figurine carved from a coconut,… — Ann M. Martin Brother Copy Share Image
I am fairly certain that my independent, high-spirited grandmother must have had a childhood similar to Betsy Ray'sAs I read about the… — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
“Mom says,'What are you going to do when it's time to go to college?' I choose not to think about that yet.… — Ann M. Martin College Copy Share Image
Some days,' I say, 'I feel like I don't belong anywhere in that world. That world out there. 'I point to Grant.… — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
“She was wearing a wonderful Claudia outfit — a purple-and-white striped bodysuit under a gray jumper-thing. The legs of the bodysuit stretched… — Ann M. Martin Dance Copy Share Image
You got to accentuate the positive, eliminate the negative, and latch on to the affirmative. Don't mess with Mr. In Between. — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
A couple of pieces of advice for the kids who are serious about writing are: first of all, to read everything you… — Ann M. Martin Advice Copy Share Image
“Adam,' I say, 'had good times and he had bad times.' I pause here and glance at Nana, see that she is… — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
“(Why am I the only Thomas kid who acts her age?) Ignoring his obnoxious comment, I pressed the receiver to my ear… — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
“There's no use asking Mom and Dad to talk to Nana about her punishment. They won't stand up to her. They never… — Ann M. Martin Mom and dad Copy Share Image
“The best way to get this point across is to describe to you what Claudia was wearing at lunch that day. It… — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
“housekeeper. She’s like the absentminded professor in that old movie. Then there are Jessi Ramsey and Mallory Pike, junior officers in the… — Ann M. Martin Best friend Copy Share Image
“In a moment a fussy-looking woman came down the stairs. Do you know what I mean by fussy? I mean, everything about… — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
