Author: Avi

Quotes

For some 25 years, I worked as a librarian, first at the New York Public Library, then at Trenton State College in New Jersey. My life has always been with, around, and for books.

For some 25 years, I worked as a librarian, first at the New York Public Library, then at Trenton State College in New Jersey. My life has always been with, around, and for books.

- Avi

In my books I try to tell a good story, not give messages.

In my books I try to tell a good story, not give messages.

- Avi

I don't like the idea of a book being a test or being used for a test. The way - in my opinion - to make good readers is to let kids choose their own books and not test them.

I don't like the idea of a book being a test or being used for a test. The way - in my opinion - to make good readers is to let kids choose their own books and not test them.

- Avi

Writing takes a lot of patience. It usually takes me a year to write a book. One time, it took me 14 years to write a book, not that I worked on it every day.

Writing takes a lot of patience. It usually takes me a year to write a book. One time, it took me 14 years to write a book, not that I worked on it every day.

- Avi

In elementary school, I did well in science, but I was a poor writer. When I got to high school, I failed all my courses.

In elementary school, I did well in science, but I was a poor writer. When I got to high school, I failed all my courses.

- Avi

Don't assume that because everyone believes a thing, that it is right or wrong. Reason things out for yourself. Work to get answers on your own. Understand why you believe things.

Don't assume that because everyone believes a thing, that it is right or wrong. Reason things out for yourself. Work to get answers on your own. Understand why you believe things.

- Avi

I want my readers to feel, to think, sometimes to laugh. But most of all I want them to enjoy a good read.

I want my readers to feel, to think, sometimes to laugh. But most of all I want them to enjoy a good read.

- Avi

A lot of people think inspiration means magic. But really, inspiration means to put life into something.

A lot of people think inspiration means magic. But really, inspiration means to put life into something.

- Avi

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