“In my family nudity just doesn’t exist; I’m pretty sure my parents were both born fully clothed and still shower that way.” — Huston Piner Copy Share Image
“Picking me up, Lucas lays me on a blanket of soft sand and says, "You have no idea what you do to… — Rachel Harris Copy Share Image
There are all kinds of voices in YA, and they are realistic and unflinching. — Jeff Giles Copy Share Image
“Thank you, Deke. You are very good to me.” “I know,” he smirks. “Can I get back in your bed now?” — Alison Kemper Copy Share Image
“I threatened him with bodily harm. He promised to bring me cake for the rest of my life.” — Chris Cannon Copy Share Image
“That was the beauty of Family, Dakota decided, you knew what it took to make them bleed. The magic was in choosing… — Ann Simko Copy Share Image
“It wasn't supposed to happen like this. I was supposed to free him. I was supposed to save him. I was supposed… — Nely Cab Copy Share Image
“Because I know you live on the hope of seeing a better tomorrow, unlike the skeptics who have nothing to live for… — Nely Cab Copy Share Image
“They say you can never step into the same river twice. And maybe that's how it was for Papi now, memories shifting… — Sarah Ockler Copy Share Image
“Death and his scythe do not come. No sweeping black capes or ethereal escapes. There’s no pearly gate, no prisms of colors… — Laura Kreitzer Copy Share Image
“I'm going to take off your gag. And if you try to bite me or grab me or anything, I'll hit you… — Holly Black Copy Share Image
“Me too. Do you want to meet me at the golf course after you get off work tomorrow? Then we can see… — Mindi Scott Copy Share Image
I have no formal training as a writer at all, not even a single English class in college. However, my adult books… — Scott Westerfeld Copy Share Image
“No, it wasn't the attention he needed. He just wanted to create something and know that it mattered to someone, that he… — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
“You want me as much as I want you. And all I want is you." My tongue warred with my mind. "Today,"… — Michelle Hodkin Copy Share Image
“For a second, I stared at the map of her veins just under the surface of her thin skin. It was like… — Laura Anderson Kurk Copy Share Image
“The problem with playing hide-and-seek with your sister is that sometimes she gets bored and stops looking for you. And there you… — Rainbow Rowell Copy Share Image
“What kind of people?" The dead kind. The still-walking-around kind. The reeking, stinking, rotting-from-the-inside-out kind. Toothy and grinning, nasty with the dark… — Brenna Yovanoff Copy Share Image
“Uh…I’ve seen you around here a couple of times,” he said again, staring at the book I held. “‘I had come face… — Jennifer Armentrout Copy Share Image
“The questions push me further into the space in between, the place where my madness lays waiting for me. I struggle with… — Christine Fonseca Copy Share Image
“Crossing the small wooden bridge, just past the rubble, Gabe ducked off to the left and swooped underneath into hiding. Once sure… — Wendy Owens Copy Share Image
“Gina was beautiful like a sunset. You see it and you think of how beautiful it is, and then it’s over and… — Christopher Stocking Copy Share Image
“You’re a people pleaser, aren’t you? You’re the type that can’t stand someone not liking you and showing it.” Raising his head,… — Kate Evangelista Copy Share Image
“I never mastered anything. I am damaged. Broken. And I always will be.” — Christine Fonseca Copy Share Image
I write the story as it comes to me - YA is my natural voice, not a conscious choice. — Marie Lu Copy Share Image
“If I can face a street full of rabid zombies, I can tell a boy I like him. Right?” — Alison Kemper Copy Share Image
“Vane’s lips tightened to suppress a smile. “Why so hostile, love?” “You whacked me on the head with a ball!” “You deserved… — Priya Ardis Copy Share Image
“If I want to get out of here, I have to be the one to save myself.” — Cheryl Rainfield Copy Share Image
I have this fear of coming across as a Barbie doll who got lucky. Style is a big part of who I… — Debi Mazar Copy Share Image
“We're enveloped in pitch black. "Wait here," I whisper. "Are you getting your ax?" "Handcuffs." "Kinky. But, okay, I'll try it.” — Stephanie Perkins Copy Share Image
“Everything is inspiration. If you look at the world as the incredible place it is, then each moment is a feast.” — J.D. Means Copy Share Image
“Fire and earth are the most sacred of the natural elements. One must cross their path with caution and respect.” — tracey m. hook Copy Share Image
“Lord knows why I find you attractive, Michael, when you generally smell like weed and broken hobo dreams.” — S.J. Goslee Copy Share Image
“He tugs me closer, and my ankles lock behind him. "Is it PG-13 time?” — Rachel Harris Copy Share Image
“I'm wearing dead cotton on my limbs and a blush of roses on my face.” — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
“If we don't fight, we've already lost. Without hope, without trying, there's no point.” — Heather Anastasiu Copy Share Image
“S’up?” he asks. My voice rattles when I answer. “N-not much. You know, reanimated corpses chasing me on a cruise ship. Same… — Alison Kemper Copy Share Image
“Maybe the Society was right all along. From the very beginning, that’s what they called her. A time bomb. Tick, tick, tick.” — Laura Kreitzer Copy Share Image
“He's exasperated. "I'm saying I'm in love with you! I've been in love with you this whole bleeding year!” — Stephanie Perkins Copy Share Image
