Avi quotes

I want my readers to feel, to think, sometimes to laugh. But most of all I want them to enjoy a good read. (Avi)
I think you become a writer when you stop writing for yourself or your teachers and start thinking about readers. View quote
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Everybody has ideas. The vital question is, what do you do with them? My rock musician sons shape their ideas into music. My sister takes her ideas and fashions them into poems. My brother uses his ideas to help him understand science. I take my ideas and turn them into stories. View quote
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Every night, I was read to. Every Friday, we were taken to the library. I always received at least one book for my birthday. I have a few of them yet. Early on, I had my own collection of books. I loved to read. Still do. View quote
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A lot of people think inspiration means magic. But really, inspiration means to put life into something. View quote
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In elementary school, I did well in science, but I was a poor writer. When I got to high school, I failed all my courses. View quote
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