The day my father shook my hand, I knew I was a writer. - Gabrielle Zevin

Sam's doctor said to him, "The good news is that the pain is in your head."
But I am in my head, Sam thought.

In Amelia's experience, most people's problems would be solved if they would only give more things a chance.

Love you," Maya says. "Yes, she keeps saying that," A.J. says. "I warned her about giving love that hasn't yet been earned, but honestly, I think it's the influence of that insidious Elmo. He loves everyone, you know?