I think the idea that in a riddle there are two answers or two doors and that you have to pick the right one is almost sort of delightful to kids who are making so many choices every day and… — Rebecca Stead Copy Share Image
“We have lunch at ten-forty-five,” Colin said. A stupidly early lunch. At our school, the older you get, the stupider your lunch period.” — Rebecca Stead Copy Share Image
I feel lucky that I read so many books as a kid because I know that no matter how much I appreciate a book… — Rebecca Stead Copy Share Image
For me one of the most important things is not feeling like you have to protect yourself if you're with a real friend. — Rebecca Stead Copy Share Image
I don't know. I just feel stuck, like I'm afraid to take any steps, in case they're the wrong ones. — Rebecca Stead Copy Share Image
She's called the secretary, but as far as I can tell she basically runs the school. — Rebecca Stead Copy Share Image
When you trust your readers, you're hoping they will see what you see. Not every book is for every person. — Rebecca Stead Copy Share Image
“It was hard to imagine him sneaking around and leaving a rose on anyone's doormat, but I guess boys will surprise you sometimes.” — Rebecca Stead Copy Share Image
Many of the books on my list are, in my opinion, amazing. Some I didn't like. But I give them all five stars, because… — Rebecca Stead Copy Share Image
“Dad is looking at the bookshelves, deep in thought, deciding which book should go where. Once, Mom came home from work and discovered that… — Rebecca Stead Copy Share Image
