Novels taught me that history is dramatic. I wanted my students to know that, too. Laura Amy Schlitz dramatichistorynovel Change image and share on social
Folklore has a moral center to it. Folklore is always, always, always on the side of the underdog, and children have a natural instinct towards justice. They feel indignation at needless cruelty and wistfulness about acts of mercy and kindness. Laura Amy Schlitz actcenterchild share on social
I became fascinated by marionettes, which I first saw in Venice. They were so haunted and so alive. You walked by them, and you could feel their presence, with their beady eyes just fixed on you. Laura Amy Schlitz alivebeadyeye Change image and share on social
I could make up characters till the cows came home. Plot's what hard. Very hard. Laura Amy Schlitz charactercowhard Change image and share on social
If you're not going to wear a tiara when you win a Newbery Award, when are you going to wear one? Laura Amy Schlitz awardnewberytiara Change image and share on social