What inspired me to become an author? I think it was the snow in New York. I looked … - Patricia Reilly Giff

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Patricia Reilly Giff

What inspired me to become an author? I think it was the snow in New York. I looked out the window and I said, 'Well, I have to get dressed every morning to go to teach, but if I write a book, I can stay home in my bathrobe, eat candy corn. '

Book, Candy, Corn, Morning, New York, Stay

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I want to see children curled up with books, finding an awareness of themselves as they discover other people's thoughts. I want them to make the connection that books are people's stories, that writing is talking on paper, and I want them to write their own stories. I'd like my books to provide that connection for them.

Book, Children, Make, Writing

Drawing is what you see of the world, truly see. . . And sometimes what you see is so deep in your head you're not even sure of what you're seeing. But when it's down there on paper, and you look at it, really look, you'll see the way things are. . . that's the world, isn't it? You have to keep looking to find the truth.

Drawing, Keep, Looks, Paper, World

Anyone who has problems, or worries, anyone who laughs and cries, anyone who feels can write. It's only talking on paper. . . talking about the things that matter to us.

Laughing, Paper, Talking, Things, Write, Writing

I myself was terrified during the Second World War. The war started when I was six, and I was so sure that we were going to be bombed and killed. My imagination is my biggest plus and my worst minus.

Imagination, Six, War, World, Worst

If you have a friend, things are better than if you didn't have a friend.

Ifs, Friend, Things