“I can’t—won’t do that to him,” Summer says sharply. “Or to myself. Besides, your feelings for me aren’t real. The Society did… — Laura Kreitzer Copy Share Image
“Not so long ago we were all a tightly knit group of friends. Too bad someone had ripped apart the stitches that… — E.J. Stevens Copy Share Image
“She would drink until the trembling stopped. Then she would wilt over the piano like one of Celia's spinaches when Tam Lin… — Nancy Farmer Copy Share Image
“The utter unbroken silence was more appalling than any ominous noise, than the loudest yells of anguish, than the most piercing screaming...… — Simona Panova Copy Share Image
“Often I've wondered what it would feel like to be him," he whispered softly. "To feel the warmth of your skin under… — Kellie Thacker Copy Share Image
“In high school, though, if you call someone out on their shit you get bullied. It’s really a horrible time in life.… — Sage Steadman Copy Share Image
“No matter what I did, I was hurting someone. There was a constant battle of emotions going on inside my head, but… — Shanice Williams Copy Share Image
You have tremendous freedom in the young adult book world to write what you want. You can put R-rated content in a… — Ned Vizzini Copy Share Image
“It’s kind of sad, if you think about it. Like there’s no continuity in people at all. Like something ruptures when you… — Lauren Oliver Copy Share Image
'Harry Potter' opened so many doors for young adult literature. It really did convince the publishing industry that writing for children was… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Teachers and librarians can be the most effective advocates for diversifying children's and young adult books. When I speak to publishers, they're… — Pat Mora Copy Share Image
“When the masses are against you, when fear is on every side, and when it seems like you are standing alone, that… — Ammar Habib Copy Share Image
My foray into young adult lit was by no means planned. I wrote the first 'Alfred Kropp' book as an adult novel,… — Rick Yancey Copy Share Image
it's weird how much people change. for example, when i was a kid i loved all of these things..and over time all… — Lauren Oliver Copy Share Image
“I'm still dropping dishes thinking in slow motion about the GPS woman in Mom's car. I imagine her beckoning me from outside… — Sarah Ockler Copy Share Image
“I’m trying to decide whether to tell you two to get a room or go barf in the trash can,” Emma said.… — E.J. Stevens Copy Share Image
“He would lay here holding her as long as it took and he didn't really care how long that might be. She… — Shayna Varadeaux Copy Share Image
“I still have the scars from when they captured me and beat me in the middle of the street." "You don't get… — Amy Tintera Copy Share Image
Holden Caulfield is the embodiment of what we mean by the phrase “young adult” – too young to be a grown-up, but… — David Levithan Copy Share Image
“I lean forward, pressing my lips to his, and it breaks me open. His hand leaves my face and traces notes up… — Katherine Longshore Copy Share Image
What we need now is the greatest generation of young adults in the history of the Church. We need your whole heart… — M. Russell Ballard Copy Share Image
“That’s the funny thing about guns; even untrained hands can feel powerful using them. But take that gun away and you’re left… — Jennifer Wilson Copy Share Image
“Do it, SENATOR! And it will be the end of your career! Everyone will love to know of a scandal involving a… — Pet TorreS Copy Share Image
“But love is this really powerful thing that everyone's got if they'd just learn how to accept it. I mean, come on.… — Philip Beard Copy Share Image
“Keegan had never realized how absolute silence could be in the minutes before dawn. Maybe because the expectation of battle filled the… — Julia Crane Copy Share Image
In the melting pot that is America, inclusive trumps exclusive. Whether it's single women, young adults, or minorities, alienating the rapidly growing… — Eliot Spitzer Copy Share Image
“I gulped, mesmerized by his hypnotic eyes and charming, spearmint smile, and uttered something intelligent like,"Uh, huh." ~ from Dragon Flight” — J. Keller Ford Copy Share Image
Isn’t that what true romance is supposed to be about? Finding the person who’s your soul mate. Someone you dream about at… — Jodi Picoult Copy Share Image
“James “Knockout Jimmy” O’Brien, Granite Fall’s very own boxing legend—a title he held until a young groupie poked holes in the condom… — Kate Avelynn Copy Share Image
I'm not a reader of young adult fiction for the simple reason that these novelists are writing for adolescents, so they are… — Robert Cormier Copy Share Image
“Well, can you tell her that?" He looked down at his feet. "I will. I will." Guy-speak for, "I plan to keep… — Priya Ardis Copy Share Image
“Sunlight streamed in a steady flow, casting flecks of gold onto the floor, bathing my skin. I inhaled deeply. Already, the air… — Erica Sehyun Song Copy Share Image
“There are only things that could have turned out differently. You don't have any shoulds or woulds in your life, see? You… — Ned Vizzini Copy Share Image
“Every thing's for sale out here. Anything you want. About the only thing you can't buy is my dignity and self-respect, cause… — Darlenne Susan Girard Copy Share Image
“You’re different, Elli. You’re unlike anyone else, it’s because of that…’ ‘How can a Prince, how can someone like you be seen… — Charlotte Munro Copy Share Image
“Love isn't just a feeling. Love is a choice too. And you may not be able to help your feelings, but you… — Holly Bourne Copy Share Image
“Where do you think Britney Spears would be now if her mum hadn’t pushed her to keep singing at a young age?!”… — Chloe Seager Copy Share Image
“A woman grabbed my arm. "How much for the kid? They won't let me on if I don't have a kid." "He's… — Ruta Septys Copy Share Image
“Isabel wondered if there would ever be a time when she could stop being careful. If there would ever be a time… — Melinda Metz Copy Share Image
“Funny how perfection can mean a million things. Tonight, it’s a boy and supermarket salads, the air tasting of salt and second… — Caroline George Copy Share Image
