I have discovered I cannot dream up characters as incredible as the ones I meet in the wilderness. Jean Craighead George Read Quote
I hope my books empower kids, and that they learn how to work out their problems themselves. Jean Craighead George Read Quote
I would just watch the animals, and their stories would roll out when I wrote. Jean Craighead George Read Quote
Children are still in love with the wonders of nature, and I am, too. So I write them stories in hopes that they will want to protect all the beautiful creatures and places. Jean Craighead George Read Quote
Doing interesting things and then writing about them is the best way to become a good writer. Jean Craighead George Read Quote
My writing process is a mix of research, personal experiences, washing the dishes, raising kids while thinking – then writing. Jean Craighead George Read Quote
I kept on writing and illustrating, for this is what I did well because I loved it. Jean Craighead George Read Quote
I met senators, diplomats and the President of the United States, Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Jean Craighead George Read Quote
Every day, I get e-mails from kids who want a tree – a world away from the adult world. Jean Craighead George Read Quote
There are always the kids who just love animals. Unfortunately, though, people have become afraid of the outdoors. Jean Craighead George Read Quote
