I think the value in books like mine, and a great number by other talented writers, is in the ability to bring dark subjects into the open where they are not so dark, where they can be talked about and considered by teens and adults alike. Chris Crutcher abilityadultalike share on social
The value of a story like 'Deadline' is kids get to look at death at the perfect distance. They can put the book down. They can experience the story, rub up against it, but it's not real life. Chris Crutcher bookdeadlinedeath Change image and share on social
My first book, 'Running Loose', was censored back in 1983 or '84. Every book I've written since has been censored somewhere. Chris Crutcher backbookcensor Change image and share on social
I want to look at this character from all points of view. I know I don't want to make them all good or all bad or all anything... the story itself often helps create the character. Chris Crutcher badcharactercreate Change image and share on social
What I hope my writing reflects... is a sense of the connections between all human beings... and a different perspective on the true nature of courage. For me, those are things worth exploring and writing about. Chris Crutcher beingconnectioncourage share on social
Nothing about life is sacred until we make it so. Chris Crutcher lifemakesacred Change image and share on social
'Whale Talk' is a tough book, but it is also a compassionate book about telling the truth and about redemption. I didn't draw the tough parts out of thin air; they are stories handed to me by people in pain. Chris Crutcher airbookcompassionate share on social
I have no personal agenda in whether or not a library keeps 'Whale Talk' or 'Athletic Shorts' or any of my books shelved. Chris Crutcher agendumathleticbook Change image and share on social
I have made a career of creating characters who fight school authority and chomp at the bit to get out into the 'real' world and live their lives, mostly because that's the kind of teenager I was. Chris Crutcher authoritybitecareer Change image and share on social