“You can leave a door open for your 'friends,' but the truth is anybody can come in through that open door. And how do you know these friends are who they say they are, anyway?” — 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… — Katie Alender Copy Share Image
“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… — Katie Alender Copy Share Image
“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… — Katie Alender Copy Share Image
“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
