35 Quotes by Patricia Polacco

I believe with all my heart that the American classroom teachers are one of our greatest and most heroic treasures.

I used to say to my bubbe, 'Bubbe, is this story true?' And she'd say, 'Of course it's true! But it may not have happened.' What my bubbe was saying is profound: All stories are true. The truth is the journey you take through it - did it make you laugh, cry, seek and want justice? Then it's true.

Until we learn to honor and respect what other people believe, I think we are doomed.

Be kind to one another. You may need each other when you are older.

Generally, what adults want to know is my background, why I write what I write, and very personal insights that some say are inspiring.

I came from a family of incredible storytellers, but I didn't start writing children's books until I was 41 years old.

I don't know if my work is a concerted effort to make kids sad!

I don't know if my work is a concerted effort to make kids sad! But life and death go hand in hand. It's our condition as human beings.

I have been in more classrooms than any legislator will ever walk into in their lives, and I see wonderful, caring, dedicated teaching out there.