“Ann didn't move. There was no use; her mother had seen her. She could try to hide the flowered plates but that wouldn't be any use either. Her mother had already been in the cabin and seen the open chest.… — Jean Fritz Copy Share Image
One of the most important things in my childhood were the new books that came in. I feel sorry for kids today who have so many other options like television that they may not value books as much as they… — Jean Fritz Copy Share Image
When I lived in China, there were no libraries. My mother bought books for me, and they were mostly the classics. I read 'Peter… — Jean Fritz Copy Share Image
My interest in writing about American history stemmed originally, I think, from a subconscious desire to find roots - I felt like a girl… — Jean Fritz Copy Share Image
The question I am most often asked is how do I find my ideas? The answer is I don't. Ideas find me. A character… — Jean Fritz Copy Share Image
“Ann didn't move. There was no use; her mother had seen her. She could try to hide the flowered plates but that wouldn't be… — Jean Fritz Copy Share Image
The first 13 years of my life, I lived in China. My parents were missionaries there, and I was an only child. Often I… — Jean Fritz Copy Share Image
“Only when a book is written out of passion is there much hope of its being read with passion.” — Jean Fritz Copy Share Image
As a biographer, I try to uncover the adventures and personalities behind each character I research. Once my character and I have reached an… — Jean Fritz Copy Share Image
The way they taught history in schools was not appealing. They stressed wars and dates. They left the people out. I was attracted to… — Jean Fritz Copy Share Image
My mother had been a Latin teacher, and she was always very fascinated with words. She and I shared books and responded to them. — Jean Fritz Copy Share Image
One of the most important things in my childhood were the new books that came in. I feel sorry for kids today who have… — Jean Fritz Copy Share Image
