I hate the idea of any kid missing out on the magic of reading. Alexandra Adornetto hateideakid Change image and share on social
Imagination makes us aware of limitless possibilities. How many of us haven't pondered the concept of infinity or imagined the possibility of time travel? In one of her poems, Emily Bronte likens imagination to a constant companion, but I prefer to think of it as a built-in entertainment system. Alexandra Adornetto awarebrontebuild share on social
Gen Y is depicted as self-centred and apathetic when it comes to politics, but it doesn't help that we are largely overlooked. There have been policies to woo parents, pensioners and the sick, but the young do not appear to rank high on any political agenda. Alexandra Adornetto agendumapatheticcentre share on social
I remember once seeing a guy in the grocery store who looked so much like my character the Archangel Gabriel, I wanted to go up to him and say, 'Hey, put that Red Bull down. You've already got wings.' My friend had to sternly remind me that he was a stranger and I did not, in fact, create him. Alexandra Adornetto archangelbullcharacter share on social
Teenagers have a natural curiosity and are keen to clock up experiences. What they need to be wary of is that some experiences may erode their sense of self and lead to a fragmentation of morals. Alexandra Adornetto clockcuriosityerode Change image and share on social
At one school I visited, everyone had read 'Halo,' and they were all dressed up as angels - with halos! Alexandra Adornetto angeldresshalo Change image and share on social
We have a host of English teachers in the family. My mum is an English teacher, and so are my dad, my aunt and my uncle. I have grown up with family writing competitions, and I can't remember a birthday or Christmas present that didn't include books. Alexandra Adornetto auntbirthdaybook share on social
Because characters are your creations, you are the one who ultimately gets to decide their fate. Alexandra Adornetto charactercreationdecide Change image and share on social
I've had a few embarrassing moments in restaurants. I tried to order a quesadilla, and I totally mispronounced the word. And another time, I asked for some toast with Marmite, and they had no idea what I was asking for! Alexandra Adornetto askembarrasshave share on social
Apart from a small minority, teenage boys fall into three distinct categories: macho, metro, or just plain muddled. Alexandra Adornetto boycategorydistinct Change image and share on social