Sometimes when I visit schools, kids will interview me for the school newspaper. They ask me questions and my answers tend to go on and on, and they try to write down everything I'm saying as quickly as they can.… — Patricia Reilly Giff Copy Share Image
What inspired me to become an author? I think it was the snow in New York. I looked out the window and I said, 'Well, I have to get dressed every morning to go to teach, but if I write… — Patricia Reilly Giff Copy Share Image
I loved teaching. It was my world. I only left because I was overwhelmed with three careers - teaching, writing, and my family. — Patricia Reilly Giff Copy Share Image
“You're going to be something, you and that language you speak on paper.” — Patricia Reilly Giff Copy Share Image
The reasons kids get into trouble in one way or another is because - Who ever told them they were special? — Patricia Reilly Giff Copy Share Image
“I want to see children curled up with books, finding an awareness of themselves as they discover other people's thoughts.” — Patricia Reilly Giff Copy Share Image
To me, family is everything. I want children to realize how important their families are and what a support system a family is. — Patricia Reilly Giff Copy Share Image
All of my books are based in some way on my personal experiences, or the experiences of members of my family, or the stories… — Patricia Reilly Giff Copy Share Image
I myself was terrified during the Second World War. The war started when I was six, and I was so sure that we were… — Patricia Reilly Giff Copy Share Image
What I think of sometimes, as I read the new books - do kids really need to see such a seamy side of life?… — Patricia Reilly Giff Copy Share Image
Outside of family, writing is essential. To me, it's like breathing. — Patricia Reilly Giff Copy Share Image
“Don't be silly,” Linda said. “Emily knew all the time.” Emily pulled an old flowerpot out of her way. “Let's look for the box,”… — Patricia Reilly Giff Copy Share Image
Sometimes when I visit schools, kids will interview me for the school newspaper. They ask me questions and my answers tend to go on… — Patricia Reilly Giff Copy Share Image
“The stakes are high. One sound before we escape and we’re stuck with our five-year-old brother, Steadman, for the rest of the morning. Steadman… — Patricia Reilly Giff Copy Share Image
