Matt de la Pena quotes

I've always wanted to write about the other side of the tracks, the have-nots, maybe because that's who I was. (Matt de la Pena)
In all of my books, I really want to work with working-class people. My goal is to show the moments of grace and dignity in their lives. View quote
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Once I got into college, I discovered literature - in particular, multicultural literature. I just started to understand the power of story and narrative, and you know, like anyone else, I kind of wanted to do it, too. View quote
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When I was young, I grew up in a family of working-class people. Not just my parents, but my extended family, as well. View quote
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A surprising number of teens I meet in rougher schools around the country find refuge in novels and creative writing. It's not always the usual suspects either, the high achievers. View quote
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I was really drawn to spoken-word style poetry. I loved the rhythms, and for some reason, I was just drawn to this poetry as a way of expressing my feelings, because I didn't have any other outlet. View quote
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