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
A lot of my ideas for books come from newspaper articles. But I don't like to be actively looking for ideas. Rebecca Stead activelyarticlebook Change image and 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
There's this trouble with books for me because I'm terrible at thinking of titles. The truth is, even with the titles that I've landed on in the end, they always feel wrong. I think it's because of this whole problem of having to package your book in a certain way. Rebecca Stead bookendfeel 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 like to write about questions that interest me, not the conclusions I've come to. Rebecca Stead conclusionhaveinterest Change image and share on social
I would never look a gift horse in the mouth. I've had some lovely homemade earrings and, recently, a wall hanging made in the style of Georges Seurat. Rebecca Stead earringgeorgegift Change image and share on social
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
I never had a favourite book! I liked all kinds of things - science fiction, so I read Heinlen and Ray Bradbury, and I also liked reading about kids like myself, so I read Judy Blume and Norma Klein and Paula Danzinger and a lot of other writers. I also read James Herriot! Rebecca Stead blumebookbradbury 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