Quotes by Adora Svitak

There are lots of different interpretations of the word prodigy. My own is of someone who is talented and tries to help other children. So in that respect I could be called one, although I dont think Ill go off the rails.

I wouldnt call myself a geek, but I do sometimes teach Mommy and Daddy stuff about computers. And I do watch TV, but only informative programmes like the news and documentaries.

Any good teacher knows how important it is to connect with students and understand our culture.

Ineffective substitute teaching is a problem that means thousands of hours of lost learning for Americas students. It cannot be dismissed with a sigh and Just wait for the teacher to come back on Monday.

Prom has all the elements of a popular story. It reeks of all-Americanness, tension, drama. It has romance. Pretty dresses. Dancing. Limos. High school. Coming of age.

America, youre sending girls a mixed message. On one hand, youre saying to have positive body image and love who we are; on the other, were being marketed makeup and clothing that obviously turns us into someone different.