“All of my books are based in some way on my personal experiences, or the experiences of members of my family, or the stories kids would tell me in school.” WayBookStoriesKidsSchoolMembersMy FamilyPersonal Experiences Author:Patricia Reilly Giff
“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.” PeopleWantWritingChildrenBookStoriesTalkingAwarenessPaperFindingsConnections Author:Patricia Reilly Giff