My mother, as a girl, had remembered this woman from Maine, someone who was part of the extended family somehow, and I recall her talking about this great, risk-taking woman. There are the most amazing, heroic stories in everybody's lives. — Patricia MacLachlan Copy Share Image
“Melinda Pratt rides city bus number twelve to her cello lesson, wearing her mother's jean jacket and only one sock. Hallo, world, says Minna. Minna often addresses the world, sometimes silently, sometimes out loud. Bus number twelve is her favorite… — Patricia MacLachlan Copy Share Image
Each time I write a new piece, whether a novel, a picture book, a speech or anything, really, it has so much to do… — Patricia MacLachlan Copy Share Image
I love to talk to children about making mistakes. Its important that I tell them about how I dont get it right the first… — Patricia MacLachlan Copy Share Image
I have great respect for children. And I have great respect for their ability as writers. — Patricia MacLachlan Copy Share Image
You should know that there are some things for which there are no answers, no matter how beautiful the words may be. — Patricia MacLachlan Copy Share Image
“Sadness is Steam rising Tears falling A breath you take in But can't let out As hard as you try.” — Patricia MacLachlan Copy Share Image
I think it's important to remember where I began. I know that when I talk to other writers, say, writers from the South or… — Patricia MacLachlan Copy Share Image
“Where else," I will say, "does an old turtle crossing the path Make all the difference in the world?” — Patricia MacLachlan Copy Share Image
“Byrd: It is important because we are giving her something to take away with her when she goes. Lalo: What will she take with… — Patricia MacLachlan Copy Share Image
I never work from an outline, and often I don't know how the story will end. — Patricia MacLachlan Copy Share Image
I'm working on a bunch of things with my daughter Emily. In some ways, she's a smarter and better editor than I am. — Patricia MacLachlan Copy Share Image
“There are always things to miss," said Maggie. "No matter where you are.” — Patricia MacLachlan Copy Share Image
