My kids really like food, and they like to cook, so it's a lot of fun to shop with them. Rebecca Stead cookfoodfun Change image and 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 felt vulnerable and very much between friends. I remember walking down the hallway and thinking I had no way of knowing what was coming, literally. This wasn't because I had some horrific bullying story, but because of a steady drip of negativity. Rebecca Stead bullycomedrip share on social
I've met seven homeschooling families through many, many extracurricular activities such as fencing. I don't have a point of view of homeschooling. For some families, homeschooling works. Rebecca Stead activityextracurricularfamily Change image and share on social
In so many ways, being a literary agent is an irresistible job to me. Not only does it involve all the things I love - being an advocate for others, problem solving, and going to meetings - yes, that's true, I love meetings, though everyone says it's bizarre! - but most importantly, I love working with people whose writing excites me. Rebecca Stead advocateagentbizarre share on social
Mostly what I try to do is build emotion. Only I'd prefer not to do it by telling you about emotion but by pushing that emotion down. Rebecca Stead buildemotionprefer Change image and share on social
We're allowed as adults to create a life that we like. Kids don't have that freedom. Rebecca Stead adultallowcreate 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
I'm always thinking about identity. And the middle-school years are a time of exploring questions about who you are and who you want to be. For the first time, you see the world in a broader sense. Rebecca Stead broadexploreidentity Change image and 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