“I hoped that Mary Anne, Claudia, Stacey, and I - the Baby Sitters Club - would stay together for a long time.” — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
I believe you are one of the people that can lift the corners of the universe. — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
Maybe one thing is that you have to find the best way to write whatever works better for you. — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
I love to read, and I don't believe that you have to finish one book before you start another. --Mallory Pike — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
“Oh, I just hate you,” she cried. “You’re going to have so much fun without me.” — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
For now, I just want things all safe and familiar. My life may not be perfect, but it is what I have… — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
“A Positive Attitude makes a Powerful Mind." --Mrs. Pike from The Babysitters' Club book Hello, Mallory ” — Ann M. Martin Attitude Copy Share Image
I've discovered that in order to make big changes in the world, we have to begin at home -- within ourselves — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
Some people say that success equals money, but frankly, I don't think success is money at all ... Success is being the… — Ann M. Martin Being the best Copy Share Image
“There’s more good news,” Kristy said. “I hate to say this, but I’m afraid we’re going to have to cancel the winter… — Ann M. Martin Good news Copy Share Image
You got to accentuate the positive, eliminate the negative, and latch on to the affirmative. Don't mess with Mr. In Between. — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
“Josh’s arm was in a cast, and his face was covered with bruises. Mr. Freeman had a large bandage on his forehead,… — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
I think the complaint that I hear most often from kids, even kids who like to write is that don't know what… — Ann M. Martin Kids Copy Share Image
“I really loved this book. I did for a school book report last year and I really got into it I just… — Ann M. Martin Book Copy Share Image
Every time I finish a book, it's my favorite. I have a lot of favorites. I did just finish Jane Eyre and… — Ann M. Martin Book Copy Share Image
Because, you see, you only need one friend for a party. One is enough. Two is enough. Anything is enough.' ~pg 107;… — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
“Dear Reader, In Claudia and Crazy Peaches, we get to know Aunt Peaches better, and to see the special relationship Claudia has… — Ann M. Martin Another year Copy Share Image
“pictures.” Charlie and Sam were arguing at the top of their lungs. Nannie was chasing after Emily Michelle with a change of… — Ann M. Martin Peace and quiet Copy Share Image
“about Hawaii. Mary Anne had been there on a school trip in July, along with almost all of my other BSC (Baby-sitters… — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
“at eight A.M. We landed in Los Angeles five hours later, but our connecting flight was delayed for four hours. Well, L.A.… — Ann M. Martin Los angeles Copy Share Image
“I pick at what's left of the popcorn and think about the summer, the summer that was both awful and wonderful. I… — Ann M. Martin Every night Copy Share Image
“back. “WHERE ARE YOUR FEET?” “IN THE KITCHEN!” The Thomas/Brewer family was in total, utter chaos. It was 11:00 A.M. on the… — Ann M. Martin Family Copy Share Image
“So wear a leotard or something,” I suggested. “Do you think anyone would believe I sleep in my clothes?” she asked. “Probably… — Ann M. Martin Pajamas Copy Share Image
“Sorry, Mary Anne, I can’t hear you!” I shouted into the phone receiver. Mary Anne Spier cleared her throat and began, “I… — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
I think reading is a gift. It was a gift that was given to me as a child by many people, and… — Ann M. Martin Adults Copy Share Image
“Olivia was moody. Moody wasn't a word with which she was very familiar, but if it meant that her moods swung back… — Ann M. Martin Emotional Copy Share Image
“I glance at Mom. She looks pained. I know she doesn't care what I wear to lunch, but she doesn't want to… — Ann M. Martin Little things Copy Share Image
“example of one of the big differences between Kristy and me. I was wearing a very short pink cotton dress, white tights,… — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
“On Claud, though, the look is very cool.) For example, today she was wearing a neon green tank top under a white… — Ann M. Martin Junk food Copy Share Image
“Stacey is glamorous. She moved to Stoneybrook, Connecticut, from New York City last summer. She’s very sophisticated, and is even allowed to… — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
There's so many different kinds of rights to consider these days: computer, e-book, all sorts of things. Forget foreign rights and entertainment… — Ann M. Martin Copy Share Image
“into our house? (Don’t expect me to know. I was fast asleep.) When I’d finally staggered downstairs on Sunday morning, I’d found… — Ann M. Martin Bad idea Copy Share Image
