We Need To Tell Kids Flat Out:

We Need To Tell Young People That America Was Built By Men And Women Of All Colors And That The Future Of This Country Is Dependent On The Participation Of All Of Our Citizens.

If What I Read Doesn't Reflect My Life - Whether I'm Gay Or Latino Or On Welfare - Doesn't That Really Mean That My Life Is Not Valuable?

I Admired The Work Ethic Of The Cowboys I Read About. The Idea Of These Young People Taking On This Much Responsibility Was Impressive. I Would Like Modern Readers To Have An Appreciation Of This.

We Need To Tell Kids Flat Out: Reading Is Not Optional.

I Know What Falling Off The Cliff Means. I Know From Being Considered A Very Bright Kid To Being Considered Like A Moron And Dropping Out Of School.