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Rebecca Stead is an American author renowned for her children's literature. Born on January 16, 1968, she graduated from Harvard University with a degree in English literature. Her works have won numerous literary awards, including the Newbery Medal for Children's Literature.

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“I never write with any kind of message, and I don't think that this book, 'Goodbye, Stranger' has a message in the capital M form of the word but I do hope it makes people ask themselves questions about what they think.”

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“I love a book that makes me ask questions about what I think or how I see the world or how I feel, so I hope that 'Goodbye, Stranger' is that kind of book for some people.”

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“The truth is that I think that most people, and most people in this book, 'Goodbye, Stranger', are really doing their best but they're stumbling all over the place and they're hurting each other deliberately and by accident.”

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Author:Rebecca Stead

“If I'm afraid of someone on the street, I'll turn to him (it's always a boy) and say, "Excuse me, do you happen to know what time it is?" This is my way of saying to the person, "I see you as a friend, and there is no need to hurt me or take my stuff. Also, I don't even have a watch and I am probably not worth mugging." So far, it's worked like gangbusters... And I've discovered that most people I'm afraid of are actually very friendly.”

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“Many of the books on my list are, in my opinion, amazing. Some I didn't like. But I give them all five stars, because stars make people - including me -- happy.”

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“Boredom is what happens to people who have no control over their minds.”

People Mind Happens Boredom

Book:Liar & Spy

Source: Liar & Spy

“Nice tights," I snorted. Or I tried to snort, anyway. I'm not exactly sure how, though people in books are always doing it.”

People Book Nice Tights

Book:When You Reach Me/First Light

Source: When You Reach Me/First Light

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Born: January 16, 1968
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 49

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