Writers Do Not Write What They Know.

With My Writing, What I Want To Do Is Humanize The Young People I Write About.

I Like People Who Take Responsibility For Their Lives.

How Deep Is Your Game?

He Was Trying To Convince Himself That He Wasn't Guilty.

We’re Suggesting That [kids Are] Missing Something If They Don’t Read But, Actually, We’re Condemning Kids To A Lesser Life. If You Had A Sick Patient, You Would Not Try To Entice Them To Take Their Medicine. You Would Tell Them, ‘take This Or You’re Going To Die.’ We Need To Tell Kids Flat Out: Reading Is Not Optional.