I asked myself what it was that I wanted from writing and where my connection with books began, and the answer to that question was definitely in childhood, because that's where my connection with reading began. Rebecca Stead answeraskbegin share on social
There was a boy in my building who was my best friend when I was growing up. There was also a mysterious person on my corner who we called the Laughing Man. Rebecca Stead boybuildcall Change image and share on social
I think that's one of the most important things that books do: not to teach you anything, but to help you teach yourself by just being in the world of the book and having your own thoughts and reactions and noticing your own reactions and thoughts and learning about yourself that way. Rebecca Stead bookimportantlearn share on social
I think of 'Liar & Spy' as completely different and actually not at all like a 'When You Reach Me'-type story. I feel like 'Liar & Spy' has a much quieter, more emotional revelation. Rebecca Stead completelyemotionalfeel Change image and share on social
I like to write about questions that interest me, not the conclusions I've come to. Rebecca Stead conclusionhaveinterest Change image and share on social
'Middle school' is used as shorthand for a time when things change. It's a time a lot of kids feel like they don't even have one good friend. Rebecca Stead changefeelfriend Change image and share on social
Probably because I really love this bookmaking and storytelling world, I'd been thinking for years about the possibility of becoming a literary agent. Rebecca Stead agentbookmakeliterary Change image and share on social
I am basically in awe of every family's ability to make decisions for their kids. Rebecca Stead abilityawebasically Change image and share on social
Try really, really hard not to judge your own work too harshly. Rebecca Stead hardharshlyjudge Change image and share on social
Anyone who's familiar with my writing schedule knows that there is always plenty of time between books for me! Rebecca Stead bookfamiliarplenty Change image and share on social
