Gabrielle Stoller

“Stories help us ready ourselves. For joy, for sorrow, for growth. They teach us empathy. They let us practice being better humans.

Sadly battles over children's access to books have increasingly put librarians and teachers on the front lines. But in the end, locking up books always fails because words have wings. Stories, as Ivan comes to realize, have a way of taking flight one way or another....as long as we have free libraries and dedicated teachers, loving parents, and curious children, I know we'll be okay.”
― Katherine Applegate, The One and Only Family

“Friendship is being there
to notice someone's about to fall
to try to keep them from falling
to catch them when they fall or
to cushion the blow when they do
to feel what they're feeling
and to understand why they feel that way.”
― Lisa Fipps, And Then, Boom!

“Imagine the endless delight, watching two little gorillas explore their world!

The fun!
The thrill!
The parental joy!

Imagine the terror of twin tantrums!

The chaos!
The noise!
The parental exhaustion!”
― Katherine Applegate, The One and Only Family

“Once again, I'm reminded that it's possible to be happy and sad, worried and hopeful, confused and certain, all at the same time.

Especially when you love someone dearly.”
― Katherine Applegate, The One and Only Family