“It wouldn't hurt you to show a little school spirit," Mom said. As if she were a fan of high school football. Mom can take a simple obvservation, such as saying that it wouldn't hurt for a person to show… — Katie Alender Copy Share Image
“I hope you don't really see yourself that way," I said. He turned to look at me and narrowed his eyes. "How do you see me?" he said softly. ... "I think you're. . ." My voice went nearly silent. "Dangerous." "Why?" he whispered… ". . . You make me think too much." … "I can't help it, Alexis," he… — Katie Alender Copy Share
“I was deep in a dream about photography-walking through a strange city with buildings that stretched so high they disappeared into the clouds. And… — Katie Alender Copy Share Image
“But I wouldn't tell them a thing. The less they knew, the better. I was positive of that. Ignorance is bliss, and the opposite… — Katie Alender Copy Share Image
“I know where they are.' 'Where?' 'Why should I tell you?' 'Because, if I don't have a suitcase, I can't go to Paris tomorrow,… — Katie Alender Copy Share Image
“So here's the deal: I speak up in class, I get sent to office. Megan speaks up in class, she's a "strong, assertive model student."I post a few flyers saying that the vending machines on school property are a sign that our school has sold out to corporate-industrial establishment, I get (what else?) Saturday detention. Megan starts a campaign to… — Katie Alender Copy Share
“Stay sunny, we said. Because if you don't everyone will know you're a monster” — Katie Alender Copy Share Image
“I'd always assumed Beth and I would be friends forever. But then in middle of the eighth grade, the Goldbergs went through the World's Nastiest Divorce. Beth went a little nuts. I don't blame her. When her dad got involved with this twenty-one year old dental hygienist, Beth got involved with the junk food aisle at the grocery store. She… — Katie Alender Copy Share
“I've been bad. I've been good. Weak and Strong. Brave and afraid. A hero and a killer.” — Katie Alender Copy Share Image
“Kissing was an extension of that, a celebration. A little party between us, amplifying our naive joy, our faith that the world was delighted… — Katie Alender Copy Share Image
“Just say something real. Everyone just always tries so hard, and it all comes out the same. I just want someone to say something… — Katie Alender Copy Share Image
“some student who’d been caught putting bumper stickers that said ‘Gas Guzzler’ on every SUV in the parking lot.” — Katie Alender Copy Share Image
