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Sharon M. Draper quotes: by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor and The Giver by Lois Lowry. And

by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor and The Giver by Lois Lowry. And

Sharon M. Draper quotes: If Maria is our hugger, Gloria is our rocker. She rocks for hours in the corner under one of the dumb smiling flowers.

If Maria is our hugger, Gloria is our rocker. She rocks for hours in the corner under one of the dumb smiling flowers.

Sharon M. Draper quotes: I like how a book feels when I turn the pages, and how the ink smells - almost like something good to eat.

I like how a book feels when I turn the pages, and how the ink smells - almost like something good to eat.

Sharon M. Draper quotes: Stella wondered how silence could be so loud.

Stella wondered how silence could be so loud.

Sharon M. Draper quotes: She talked to me like I was just like any other student, not a kid in a wheelchair.

She talked to me like I was just like any other student, not a kid in a wheelchair.

Sharon M. Draper quotes: Step, fart. Step, fart. Step, fart.

Step, fart. Step, fart. Step, fart.

Sharon M. Draper quotes: All the salve in the world can't cure what gets broken in somebody's soul -Mama

All the salve in the world can't cure what gets broken in somebody's soul -Mama

Sharon M. Draper quotes: Mom I can' read and the school might be open in three weaks

Mom I can' read and the school might be open in three weaks

Sharon M. Draper quotes: Earthquake report: This is the big one.

Earthquake report: This is the big one.

Sharon M. Draper quotes: A library filled with thousands of books waiting for a thirsty kid like me to gulp them down.

A library filled with thousands of books waiting for a thirsty kid like me to gulp them down.

Sharon M. Draper quotes: What's Mr. Dimming's first name?" "Wallace!" We all cracked up at that.

What's Mr. Dimming's first name?" "Wallace!" We all cracked up at that.

Sharon M. Draper quotes: Do not let anyone stop you from succeding

Do not let anyone stop you from succeding

Sharon M. Draper quotes: She's, like, really, really beautiful, but I don't think she sees that when she looks in the mirror.

She's, like, really, really beautiful, but I don't think she sees that when she looks in the mirror.

Sharon M. Draper quotes: Words have always swirled around me like snowflakes-each one delicate and different, each one melting untouched in my hands.

Words have always swirled around me like snowflakes-each one delicate and different, each one melting untouched in my hands.

Sharon M. Draper quotes: Nobody rides trains anymore!

Nobody rides trains anymore!

Sharon M. Draper quotes: I just sit there. The morning started out like crystal, but the day has turned to broken glass.

I just sit there. The morning started out like crystal, but the day has turned to broken glass.

Sharon M. Draper quotes: By the way, there is nothing cute about a pink wheelchair. Pink doesn't change a thing.

By the way, there is nothing cute about a pink wheelchair. Pink doesn't change a thing.

Sharon M. Draper quotes: I have learned to be patient with people. Once again I point to Rose's computer and then to the words me too.

I have learned to be patient with people. Once again I point to Rose's computer and then to the words me too.

Sharon M. Draper quotes: The class laughed. I can tell the difference between people making fun of us and people being nice to us.

The class laughed. I can tell the difference between people making fun of us and people being nice to us.

Sharon M. Draper quotes: Music is powerful, my young friends," she said. "It can connect us to memories. It can influence our mood and our responses to problems we might face.

Music is powerful, my young friends," she said. "It can connect us to memories. It can influence our mood and our responses to problems we might face.

Sharon M. Draper quotes: What your body looks like has nothing to do with how well your brain works!

What your body looks like has nothing to do with how well your brain works!

Sharon M. Draper quotes: I tried so hard, I farted! Mrs.

I tried so hard, I farted! Mrs.

Sharon M. Draper quotes: It's like I've always had a painted musical sound track playing background to my life. I can almost hear colors and smell images when music is played.

It's like I've always had a painted musical sound track playing background to my life. I can almost hear colors and smell images when music is played.

Sharon M. Draper quotes: (Don't take life as a ADVANTAGE take it SERIOUSLY because it's not a game)

(Don't take life as a ADVANTAGE take it SERIOUSLY because it's not a game)

Sharon M. Draper quotes: I believe in me. And my family does. And Mrs. V. It's the rest of the world I'm not so sure of.

I believe in me. And my family does. And Mrs. V.
It's the rest of the world I'm not so sure of.

Sharon M. Draper quotes: There is an unseen river of communication that forever flows dark and powerful.

There is an unseen river of communication that forever flows
dark and powerful.

Sharon M. Draper quotes: Words fall out of the sky like leaves, girl. Grab a couple and write 'em down.

Words fall out of the sky like leaves, girl. Grab a couple and write 'em down.

Sharon M. Draper quotes: They make computers for the special eddies?" "It talks? Mine doesn't do that." "You don't need yours to talk!" "It sounds weird." "So do you.

They make computers for the special eddies?" "It talks? Mine doesn't do that." "You don't need yours to talk!" "It sounds weird." "So do you.

Sharon M. Draper quotes: And the machine speaks the words I've never been able to say. I love you.

And the machine speaks the words I've never been able to say. I love you.

Sharon M. Draper quotes: I felt like a real girl.

I felt like a real girl.

Sharon M. Draper quotes: My parents have always blanketed me with conversation.

My parents have always blanketed me with conversation.

Sharon M. Draper quotes: Without the local library in my neighborhood, I don't think I would have grown up to be a writer or a teacher.

Without the local library in my neighborhood, I don't think I would have grown up to be a writer or a teacher.

Sharon M. Draper quotes: Go ahead and cry, Andy. Don't be afraid of those tears. Sometimes they help to wash the soul clean.

Go ahead and cry, Andy. Don't be afraid of those tears. Sometimes they help to wash the soul clean.

Sharon M. Draper quotes: She read it over one last time, not really satisfied, but it was the truth. Even if it still had some scratch-outs.

She read it over one last time, not really satisfied, but it was the truth. Even if it still had some scratch-outs.

Sharon M. Draper quotes: Thoughts need words. Words need a voice.

Thoughts need words. Words need a voice.

Sharon M. Draper quotes: But I'll always love you, and I'll always miss you and I'll never forget that It's okay to put dragons in the jungle and tears on a tiger

But I'll always love you, and I'll always miss you and I'll never forget that It's okay to put dragons in the jungle and tears on a tiger

Sharon M. Draper quotes: We've got to think positive thoughts.

We've got to think positive thoughts.

Sharon M. Draper quotes: Ashes don't necessarily signify an end

Ashes don't necessarily signify an end

Sharon M. Draper quotes: Long as you remember, ain't nothin' really gone.

Long as you remember, ain't nothin' really gone.

Sharon M. Draper quotes: Earthquake report: Expect big aftershocks - nothing like this has ever been seen before.

Earthquake report: Expect big aftershocks - nothing like this has ever been seen before.

Sharon M. Draper quotes: [A] person is so much more than the name of a diagnosis on a chart.

[A] person is so much more than the name of a diagnosis on a chart.

Sharon M. Draper quotes: Down to the 23rd page of double dutch!

Down to the 23rd page of double dutch!

Sharon M. Draper quotes: Teachers must be celebrated for moving civilization from ignorance to enlightenment, from apathy to responsibility.

Teachers must be celebrated for moving civilization from ignorance to enlightenment, from apathy to responsibility.

Sharon M. Draper quotes: Delete, delete, delete. No way am I letting their negativity mess me up. I have enough to worry about.

Delete, delete, delete. No way am I letting their negativity mess me up. I have enough to worry about.

Sharon M. Draper quotes: What's right isn't always popular, and whats popular isn't always right.

What's right isn't always popular, and whats popular isn't always right.

Sharon M. Draper quotes: Sometimes I just get tired of bowin' down and givin' up, you know?" It

Sometimes I just get tired of bowin' down and givin' up, you know?" It

Sharon M. Draper quotes: Trust me. The older you get, the scarier the world gets to be.

Trust me. The older you get, the scarier the world gets to be.

Sharon M. Draper quotes: Everybody uses words to express themselves. Except me. And I bet most people don't realize the real power of words. But I do. Thoughts

Everybody uses words to express themselves. Except me. And I bet most people don't realize the real power of words. But I do. Thoughts

Sharon M. Draper quotes: Earthquake report: Call the paramedics. A girl in fifth grade is about to explode.

Earthquake report: Call the paramedics. A girl in fifth grade is about to explode.

Sharon M. Draper quotes: Look at that amazing display of sparkle! And feel that wind? It's trying to tickle your toes,

Look at that amazing display of sparkle! And feel that wind? It's trying to tickle your toes,

Sharon M. Draper quotes: I can't talk. I can't walk. I can't feed myself or take myself to the bathroom. Big bummer.

I can't talk. I can't walk. I can't feed myself or take myself to the bathroom. Big bummer.

Sharon M. Draper quotes: Earthquake report: Walls are tumbling everywhere!

Earthquake report: Walls are tumbling everywhere!

Sharon M. Draper quotes: Her mother gave her a piece of warm biscuit and a hug before they left. "Stones don't cry, child. Remember that," was all she said.

Her mother gave her a piece of warm biscuit and a hug before they left. "Stones don't cry, child. Remember that," was all she said.

Sharon M. Draper quotes: What's the sense of living if you're ashamed of yourself? Stella's father said almost to himself.

What's the sense of living if you're ashamed of yourself? Stella's father said almost to himself.

Sharon M. Draper quotes: I hate that word, by the way. Retarded. I

I hate that word, by the way. Retarded. I

Sharon M. Draper quotes: Don't aim for riches, child. Aim for happiness. -Mrs. Mills

Don't aim for riches, child. Aim for happiness. -Mrs. Mills