We have a society that is going through life not talking about what's really hard about life and trying to pretend like everything's great when it's not. As a result, people feel more and more isolated. — Deborah Reber Copy Share Image
I think it can be incredibly powerful for a teen to be able to put their story out there for others to soak in,… — Deborah Reber Copy Share Image
Once the initial excitement wears off and it's time to sit down to write, the authors are usually still very eager, but the reality… — Deborah Reber Copy Share Image
The thing that got me through the worst of my teen years was running and the piano. — Deborah Reber Copy Share Image
It may not always feel wonderful. but you're out there doing it. You're running while others are just walking. Or sitting around. I mean,… — Deborah Reber Copy Share Image
There's this incredible pressure, especially on teens, to be perfect, look right, have the right clothes, date the right people, get into the right… — Deborah Reber Copy Share Image
Teen readers can see aspects of themselves in the teen authors, which in a way, validates their experiences. — Deborah Reber Copy Share Image
I'm a big believer in giving teens a voice and opportunities to share their stories and experiences. — Deborah Reber Copy Share Image
All the authors who've ultimately published Louder Than Words memoirs have been very happy to be chosen and excited about the possibility of having… — Deborah Reber Copy Share Image
Letting go is the hardest part... but you have to look at it through their eyes and realize the pain you caused them is… — Deborah Reber Copy Share Image
What would happen if people practiced openness and honesty? If people talked about their real challenges without shame or fear of rejection? My guess… — Deborah Reber Copy Share Image
I'd worked on a series of Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul books called The Real Deal for HCI books, which featured essays and… — Deborah Reber Copy Share Image
We have a society that is going through life not talking about what's really hard about life and trying to pretend like everything's great… — Deborah Reber Copy Share Image
I think about what I wish I had known when I was a teen and tween. I struggled with a lot of insecurity and… — Deborah Reber Copy Share Image
My goal in writing for teens and tweens is to help my audience feel inspired and empowered today, to find their voice today, to… — Deborah Reber Copy Share Image
