Children Quote by Jo Walton

I think my books talk about kids learning to like and respect themselves and each other. You can't write a message book; you just…

— Paula Danziger

We write stories that we like and hope the kids like them, too. But we definitely make sure that they skew toward a kid…

— Butch Hartman

“Children are much more apt to share and talk while building something, playing cards, or riding in the car than when you sit down…

— Daniel J. Siegel

It's really fun to write something for kids. You can make it a little bit more extreme and crazy than you would for adults.

— Stephen McCauley

“I think I can communicate with kids because I don’t try to communicate with kids. Ninety percent of the children’s books patronize the child…

— Dr Seuss

“The writer whose words are going to be read by children has a heavy responsibility. And yet, despite the undeniable fact that the children’s…

— Madeleine L'Engle

Kids, if anything, are harder to write for because they are a more discerning audience. They will not stay with you if you go…

— Rick Riordan

Kids are naturally inventive and curious and creative, but most adults have had that beaten out of them. Writing is a form of play;…

— Monica Ali

There are a lot of messages in my books which I have specifically targeted for children, based on my own experiences growing up: the…

— Israel Folau

“The good thing about kids is that they'll tell you the truth, straight-up, no strings attached, no holds barred honesty. The bad thing about…

— C.M. Stunich

“Writing for children can be completely honest in non-cynical ways. In adult books you're required to be cynical. It embarrasses us to say positive…

— Lloyd Alexander

I think the complaint that I hear most often from kids, even kids who like to write is that don't know what to write…

— Ann M. Martin