“ I want to give kids that fall-off-the-bed-laughing feeling. Either that, or the sixth-grade feeling that life is hard - sometimes unbearably hard - and it is ultimately about death. But in the meantim… Kate Klise
“ I like working on stories where I can explore the darker corners of childhood without illustrations but with humor. Kate Klise
“ Our job as friends, mentors, parents, and writing coaches is not to write anyone's college essay. That's cheating. Plus, it sends a discouraging message to the teenager that he or she can't be trusted… Kate Klise
“ Writing for children isn't easy. Kids will abandon a story that doesn't interest, enchant, delight, thrill, or terrify them. But when you can find a way into a young reader's imagination through somet… Kate Klise
“ I like that there's no love as fierce as the love you feel for your family that there's no one you feel more protective of than the very same people who can drive you crazy. Kate Klise
“ ...it's nice of Mrs. Goe to think that marching against the juvenile juror law is going to keep kids safe. But the fact is, we're NOT safe. Nobody is. That's the whole point. There's no such thing as… Kate Klise
“ Many things can cause us to worry, but a kind word or deed can do wonders. Sometimes that's all we need to feel better. Kate Klise
“ I walked down Paseo del Prado, losing myself to the sights, sounds, and dense magic of the city. There's something weirdly calming about being alone in a big city. It made me feel like the universe wa… Kate Klise
