I don't think children's inner feelings have changed. They still want a mother and father in the very same house; they want places to play.

When I was in the first grade I was afraid of the teacher and had a miserable time in the reading circle, a difficulty that was overcome by the loving patience of my second grade teacher. Even though I could read, I refused to do so.

Writers are good at plucking out what they need here and there.

I was a great reader of fairy tales. I tried to read the entire fairy tale section of the library.

People are inclined to say that I am Ramona. I'm not sure that's true, but I did share some experiences with her.

I was an only child; I didn't have a sister, or sisters.