Spinelli mentions a fifteen‑year stretch of Valentine's Days to show how time passes. He says reading can lift the heart while history sits on our shoulders. He also compares feelings to a sandwich that keeps piling on, and jokes that a sobbing waffle is oddly sad.
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Jerry Spinelli is a novelist from the United States, best known for Maniac Magee.
Quick Facts About Jerry Spinelli
Born
February 1, 1941
Nationality
United States
Profession
Novelist
Notable works
Maniac Magee
Known for
Wringer, Stargirl
About Jerry Spinelli
His stories often focus on adolescence and early adulthood, exploring the challenges of growing up.
