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Quote by Katherine Paterson

“I woke up one morning and realized that what I wanted to say to everyone - children, young people, adults - was: Read for your life.”

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Katherine Paterson

Katherine Paterson is an esteemed American children's literature author known for her profound emotions and rich imagination. Her works have won numerous top awards in the American children's literature field, such as the Newbery Medal. Born on October 31, 1932, Paterson's works cover a variety of themes from historical novels to modern life, enjoying great popularity among readers. more

“I like to be an inspiration and an example of the idea that you can be independent, and it's no problem, and you can pay your rent, and it's empowering, and it's great. And that's true, but it also takes a really long time, and you have to have a lot of patience and a lot of conviction in why you want to remain independent.”

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Author:Ani DiFranco

“Reading has made such a profound difference to my life. I'm sure I became a writer because of the power of literature in my own life.”

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Author:Katherine Paterson

“Teachers have almost stopped reading aloud to their classes because of the pressure of testing and tight curricula, but it is the books we read together and talk about together that bring us closer together.”

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Author:Katherine Paterson

“As much pleasure as young people get from Twittering and texting, there is no way these activities will nourish their minds and spirits the way literature can.”

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Author:Katherine Paterson