I wasn't that over-the-top, but I got sent to the principal in first grade for talking. And my father was for a long time the president of the Board of Education. That was always a hard note to bring home. Barbara Park boardbringeducation share on social
I've stopped reading about my books on the Internet because it's too hurtful. Barbara Park bookhavehurtful Change image and share on social
I like to think that Junie B. looks at the world - and this isn't a negative comment on her - from the lowest common denominator. It's not all gray to her; it's all black and white. Barbara Park blackcommentcommon Change image and share on social
My criteria for what makes a book an official 'favorite,' is based almost entirely on how desperately I don't want the story to end. Barbara Park basebookcriterion Change image and share on social
Ever since I began writing my Junie B. Jones series, people have been assuming that the character is based on me when I was a little girl. The fact is, though, that Junie B. and I have very little in common. Barbara Park assumebasebegin share on social
For 20 years I've gotten to laugh my way through my work. For me, that's a dream job. Barbara Park dreamhavejob Change image and share on social
All of my characters are less than perfect. Barbara Park characterperfect Change image and share on social
Society just has a way of inhibiting you, which is good and bad. Barbara Park badgoodinhibit Change image and share on social
I find the term 'perfect child' to be an oxymoron. Barbara Park childfindoxymoron Change image and share on social
There are many reluctant young readers who haven't yet found books that make them laugh. Barbara Park bookfindlaugh Change image and share on social
