I loved English, and I did very well in it. A lot of teachers encouraged me to write, and because of that, it later made me think it was possible to be a writer. Sharon Creech encourageenglishlot Change image and share on social
One thing I'm interested in is what shapes us: the people? The place where we live? It's both of those and more. That's what I keep coming back to. Sharon Creech backcomeinterest Change image and share on social
Each child brings so much joy and hope into the world, and that is reason enough for being here. As you grow older, you will contribute something else to this world, and only you can discover what that is. Sharon Creech bringchildcontribute share on social
Young children are naturally so philosophical. They ask: 'What is real? What is truth?' They have to learn it; they don't automatically know it. To them, it's a game. You can study this for years in college, and yet you probably asked it when you were four or five years old. Sharon Creech askautomaticallychild share on social
I especially love all the instruments of art: inks, pens, paintbrushes, watercolors and oils, fine papers and canvases, and although I love to mess around with these tools and objects, I have minimal artistic skills. Sharon Creech artartisticcanvas share on social
I cannot just write a frivolous book, a la-di-da book. Everything isn't la-di-da. There is something that's going to pull you up short. I want to reassure young readers. I want to comfort them, to not fear the unexpected. Sharon Creech bookcomfortfear share on social
As readers can probably tell from my books, I love the outdoors. Sharon Creech bookloveoutdoor Change image and share on social
Every character is asking: 'What's my place? Why am I here? I don't want the answer to be 'Just because.' You find your own purpose. Each finds the reason to be here and how to contribute. Sharon Creech answercharactercontribute Change image and share on social
When I read good stories, I want to write good stories too. Sharon Creech goodreadstory Change image and share on social
When my father died, I was living in England. It was very traumatic that he died when I was away. Sharon Creech dieenglandfather Change image and share on social
