My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive;... - Maya Angelou

"My great hope is to laugh as much as I cry; to get my work done and try to love somebody and have the courage to accept the love in return."

"I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. Life's a bitch. You've got to go out and kick ass."

"I am overwhelmed by the grace and persistence of my people."

"Any book that helps a child to form a habit of reading, to make reading one of his deep and continuing needs, is good for him."

"Any book that helps a child to form a habit of reading, to make reading one of his deep and continuing needs, is good for him."