“But even in the schoolyard I'd been aware of that silence, that reserve in him, as though he'd been raised by foxes and language was his second language.” LanguageSilenceRaisedReservesFoxes Book:Solstice Wood Source: Solstice Wood
“There are no simple words. I don't know why I thought I could hide anything behind language.” KnowsLanguageSimpleBehindsSimple Words Author:Patricia A. McKillip
“Here in Raine, I can walk with the sunlight on my face. I can speak to anyone who speaks to me. I can learn my daughter's language. I can be called the name I was given when I was born. Here I am no longer my own secret. Will you let me stay?” I CanFacesNamesSpeakLanguageGivenBornMy OwnWalksSecretDaughterLet MeMy DaughterSunlightHere I Am Author:Patricia A. McKillip