I am fairly certain that my independent, high-spirited grandmother must have had a childhood similar to Betsy Ray'sAs I read about the School Entertainment and ice cream socials, about ladies leaving calling cards and the milkman with his horse-drawn wagon,… — 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 now as an adult and a writer, I'm trying to give a little of it back to others.… — Ann M. Martin 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 known. — Ann M. Martin 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 hair,” I… — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
“So wear a leotard or something,” I suggested. “Do you think anyone would believe I sleep in my clothes?” she asked. “Probably not.” Mary… — 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
It's great that there are so many different kinds of books for kids and adults to choose from. I think an eclectic reader is… — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
“On Claud, though, the look is very cool.) For example, today she was wearing a neon green tank top under a white oversized man’s… — 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
I think the complaint that I hear most often from kids, even kids who like to write is that don't know what to write… — Ann M. Martin 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 School Entertainment… — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
“I remembered that Stacey was wearing a matching top and skirt made of gray sweatshirt material with big yellow number tens all over it.… — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
“I pick at what's left of the popcorn and think about the summer, the summer that was both awful and wonderful. I thank Adam,… — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
