I hate to witness animals in captivity - or see circus elephants paraded down the streets. When animals are caged, it's a loss of what they are. K. A. Applegate animalcagecaptivity Change image and share on social
I've got to believe I'm the first person to win the Newbery who has written a Harlequin romance! K. A. Applegate harlequinhavenewbery Change image and share on social
It occurred to me that a food drive would be a natural way to talk to kids about hunger, which so many of them simply aren't aware of. K. A. Applegate awaredrivefood Change image and share on social
Gorillas may seem terrifying because of their bodies, but they are really magnificent and very gentle. K. A. Applegate bodygentlegorilla Change image and share on social
Stan is a rescue Chihuahua mix. He was the role model for Bob, the dog in 'Ivan.' The drawings in the book look precisely like Stan. K. A. Applegate bobbookchihuahua Change image and share on social
When we have financial struggles, kids are so much more aware of things than we want them to be. K. A. Applegate awarefinancialkid Change image and share on social
Hunger and homelessness aren't things we always want to talk about. K. A. Applegate homelessnesshungertalk Change image and share on social
What do we lose without wild animal acts at the circus? Absolutely nothing, except the opportunity to be haunted and heartbroken. K. A. Applegate absolutelyactanimal Change image and share on social
I really love writing, but I am very easily distracted: my two cats fighting, a rainbow, a TV show... I have to use every trick to keep myself at the computer. K. A. Applegate catcomputerdistract Change image and share on social
I was sure I wanted to grow up to be either a veterinarian or a writer. In fact, I worked for a vet during high school, doing everything from cleaning cages to assisting in surgery. K. A. Applegate assistcageclean Change image and share on social