Book Quote by Mark Kurlansky

I have written, probably, more books for children than any other writer, from story-books to plays, and can claim to know more about interesting…

— Enid Blyton

You write not for children but for yourself. And if by good fortune children enjoy what you enjoy, why then you are a writer…

— Arthur Ransome

I started writing books for children because I could illustrate them myself and because, in my innocence, I thought they'd be easier.

— Mark Haddon

Writing children's books all started out as a way for me to give back and make a difference.

— Coy Bowles

I write books that seem more suitable for children, and that's OK with me. They are a better audience and tougher critics. Kids tell…

— Maurice Sendak

I wrote a few children's books... not on purpose.

— Steven Wright

I wanted to write honest books for kids because I didn't have those when I was a kid.

— Judy Blume

Children are like a book which we should write in and which we should read.

— Anonymous

Over and over again women and men ... come to me saying, I don't know enough to write a book for adults, and so…

— Mabel Robinson

I write for children because I am interested in fantasy and the possibilities for experience of all kinds before the time of compromise. I…

— Natalie Babbitt

To tell the truth, I don't read children's books. I'm an adult. I just write them.

— William Steig

A children's book is the perfect place where young readers can understand the world because they can take a deep breath and look at…

— Jan Brett