[My mom] had always wanted to write a children's book. She was a children's librarian and an elementary school teacher, so of… — Jenna Bush Copy Share Image
Writers know - especially new writers - [that] a lot of it [creative process] is the prewriting stage, the talking, brainstorming, the… — Jenna Bush Copy Share Image
I had always loved to write and my mom was my editor for my school papers. — Jenna Bush Copy Share Image
I think I've become more like my mom just because of what we're both interested in, children and teaching and writing. — Jenna Bush Copy Share Image
I don't know about the world, but I know kids. And I feel like sometimes kids don't get involved because they think, what can… — Jenna Bush Copy Share Image
I decided to go to Latin America because many of my students in Washington emigrated from this region and inspired me to learn more… — Jenna Bush Copy Share Image
I'm sure there were times when I wish I had thought, 'Gosh, that might really embarrass mom and dad,' but our parents didn't raise… — Jenna Bush Copy Share Image
Kids are so dynamic; if you're tired and you walk into a roomful of kids, your energy is brought up to their level. — Jenna Bush Copy Share Image
Most people actually think I'm more like my mom because we're interested in the same things. — Jenna Bush Copy Share Image
[My mom] is quite the strict editor. I feel like maybe she has more of the old-school editing style, which really works in picture… — Jenna Bush Copy Share Image
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