Don't assume that because everyone believes a thing, that it is right or wrong. Reason things out for yourself. Work to get answers on your own. Understand why you believe things. Avi answerassumebelieve Change image and share on social
Every night, I was read to. Every Friday, we were taken to the library. I always received at least one book for my birthday. I have a few of them yet. Early on, I had my own collection of books. I loved to read. Still do. Avi birthdaybookcollection share on social
In my books I try to tell a good story, not give messages. Avi bookgivegood Change image and share on social
I don't like the idea of a book being a test or being used for a test. The way - in my opinion - to make good readers is to let kids choose their own books and not test them. Avi bookchoosegood Change image and share on social
For some 25 years, I worked as a librarian, first at the New York Public Library, then at Trenton State College in New Jersey. My life has always been with, around, and for books. Avi bookcollegejersey Change image and share on social
Writing takes a lot of patience. It usually takes me a year to write a book. One time, it took me 14 years to write a book, not that I worked on it every day. Avi bookdaylot Change image and share on social
In elementary school, I did well in science, but I was a poor writer. When I got to high school, I failed all my courses. Avi courseelementaryfail Change image and share on social
I was born in New York City, along with a twin sister. I am five minutes older than Emily. It was Emily, for reasons no one knows - she certainly doesn't - who called me Avi. It stuck. It's the only name I use now. Avi avibearcall share on social
My mind has become somewhat like a book. What I mean by that is that when I look at the world, I see it as a story. Avi bookmindstory Change image and share on social
I want my readers to feel, to think, sometimes to laugh. But most of all I want them to enjoy a good read. Avi enjoyfeelgood Change image and share on social
