“Her voice carried the voices of a hundred thousand souls in it; a whole history of resistance and rage moved with her.” — Daniel José Older Heart Copy Share Image
“The same word anyone said when they didn’t understand something. Crazy was a way to shut people up, disregard them entirely.” — Daniel José Older Copy Share Image
“But it was hard work making suggestions and not blatant declarations with her ever-changing Puerto Rican body.” — Daniel José Older Hard work Copy Share Image
“If we didn’t we’d be summarily executed, remember? Or long-distance choke-smashed by your beloved archwizard woo-woo-in-chief.” — Daniel José Older Copy Share Image
“My mama told me not to take freaky magic cards from strange white girls I meet in the woods.” — Daniel José Older Copy Share Image
“Papa Acevedo always used to say people don’t see what they’re not looking for.” — Daniel José Older Copy Share Image
“This Book is Dedicated to Black Girls Everywhere. You are Powerful. You are Beautiful. You are Loved.” — Daniel José Older Black girl Copy Share Image
“Apparently all Puerto Rican moms were the same, even if they weren’t your mom.” — Daniel José Older Mom Copy Share Image
“Tee shook her head. “You know how like … but then sometimes … and you’re just … ya know? Without any kinda… — Daniel José Older Copy Share Image
“If you take any longer,” Rutilio chortled, “Sierra here will be in the nursing home by the time you’re done. Anyway, your… — Daniel José Older Family Copy Share Image
“Where’s Bennie?” Nydia said. Bennie was Sierra’s best friend, and it wasn’t like her to miss a practice. “She at some Super… — Daniel José Older Best friend Copy Share Image
“So, sure – maybe I don’t know how I’m going to change the world yet… but whatever it is, it begins with… — Daniel José Older Change the world Copy Share Image
“...and night would be falling over the ocean and all the lights would find her in the midst of the darkening world… — Daniel José Older Love Copy Share Image
“Maybe the word hasn’t been invented yet – that thing beyond diversity. We often define movements by what they’re against, but the… — Daniel José Older Diversity Copy Share Image
“Spirits flitted through the red-and-orange sky like leaves blown on the October wind. They dipped and darted over the brownstones and housing… — Daniel José Older City lights Copy Share Image
“Ghosts can be really out of line sometimes. It's one thing to come back for true love and cause a little hubbub.… — Daniel José Older Ghosts Copy Share Image
“But once when she was chatting with some stupid boy online, she described herself as the color of coffee with not enough… — Daniel José Older Copy Share Image
“Alright, beats,” Tee said. “Mina — you want crime?” “Actually …” She squirmed in her chair and tugged at the scarf she… — Daniel José Older Brooklyn Copy Share Image
“Tee shook her head. “You know how like … but then sometimes … and you’re just … ya know? Without any kinda … whatsoever.” — Daniel José Older Copy Share Image
