“I believe it’s incredibly important to write against [racial] stereotypes. If we give in and make sure that all black women characters are asexual, gentle, and kind we wind up with another set of stereotypes.” — Justine Larbalestier Copy Share Image
“He left school without even sending you a text message saying 'I hope you enjoy the beautiful scenery on your trip through Dumpslandia.” — Justine Larbalestier Copy Share Image
I've known white Australian girls from wealthy families who were sent to posh private schools, who knew all of that stuff, and I think… — Justine Larbalestier Copy Share Image
When I was little, I made up my own fairy tales, and the ghostly echo of Once upon a time shapes all the fiction… — Justine Larbalestier Copy Share Image
My favourite vampires are all very scary indeed. So the idea of falling in love with one is just weird to me. — Justine Larbalestier Copy Share Image
“Have you ever felt kind of..." She paused. "Detached from the world? As if you didn't fit in, and you weren't interested in what… — Justine Larbalestier Copy Share Image
If you're ever invited, fellow YA authors, go. It's the first YA con I've been to that was overwhelming populated by teens. Wonderful! — Justine Larbalestier Copy Share Image
I can critique the bad; I can take the good, and I can add whatever I want. — Justine Larbalestier Copy Share Image
The new prime minister, Malcolm Turnbull, while a vast improvement on his predecessor is not doing much, if anything, to slow that process done. — Justine Larbalestier Copy Share Image
I am not Nostradamus.Nor would I want to be. I'm convinced being able to tell the future is the worst superpower. I'd rather be… — Justine Larbalestier Copy Share Image
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