Remember picture books are the closest form of writing to a poem. Even though they don't have to rhyme, they must be poetic. They must be written so the worst actress can read with comfort and expression. — Kirby Larson Copy Share Image
I think if you find your passion and you go with it you are rewarded. — Kirby Larson Copy Share Image
Hon, when someone's a true friend, there's no need to miss 'em." She patted her chest. "'Cause they're always right here. — Kirby Larson Copy Share Image
“My mama always said piecing quilts is like making friends.' She kept her eyes on the scissors as she cut up a piece of blue ticking. 'Sometimes the more different fabrics - and people - are,' she said, 'the stronger the pattern.' I looked up at her. She smiled a sad, sweet smile at me. I felt as if she'd… — Kirby Larson Copy Share
The year has held its ups and downs for me; I'm sure it has for you, too. I'm counting on the year ending on… — Kirby Larson Copy Share Image
Why couldn't I be more like other girls my age? Take Mrs. Brown's niece. She spent every waking hour sizing up this beau or… — Kirby Larson Copy Share Image
There is nothing like the occasional outburst of profanity to calm jangled nerves. — Kirby Larson Copy Share Image
“The war was in Europe, not here. Why all this fuss about where someone was born? Wasn't it where he lived - rather, how… — Kirby Larson Copy Share Image
Remember picture books are the closest form of writing to a poem. Even though they don't have to rhyme, they must be poetic. They… — Kirby Larson Copy Share Image
I am the richest person alive (or at least one of!) because I get to do what I love as a career. — Kirby Larson Copy Share Image
“History has a way of repeating itself, but it's up to us to break the cycle.” — Kirby Larson Copy Share Image
The wren and the nightingale sound nothing alike, but think how dull the world would be without the songs of both birds.-Miss Kanagawa — Kirby Larson Copy Share Image
