“I've been bad. I've been good. Weak and Strong. Brave and afraid. A hero and a killer.” — 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
“That's the pathetic thing about high school. Everyone tries so hard to be something they aren't. It's gotten so I don't know who I… — Katie Alender Copy Share Image
“Apparently when it's two people, it's quirky and funny, but when it's a person doing the same stuff on her own, it's rebellious and… — Katie Alender Copy Share Image
“Oh." He sat in confused silence for a few seconds. "Can I ask you a very serious question?" "I rather you didn't," I said.… — Katie Alender Copy Share Image
