Quotes by Lauren Myracle

It wasnt that he didnt love me, because I knew he did. As for me, I loved him so much it hurt.

One: Dont play leapfrog with elephants.Two: Dont pet a tiger unless his tail is wagging.Three: Never, ever, mess with the Ladies Auxiliary.-Mayberry Rules for a Long, Happy Life

We are all flawed, my dear. Every one of us. And believe me, weve all made mistakes. Youve just got to take a good hard look at yourself, change what needs to be changed, and move one, pet.

We are all flawed, my dear. Every one of us. And believe me, weve all made mistakes.

All I knew now was that nothing lasted forever, not even a friendship, and that being different felt the same as being alone.

Were all just people...We all have things we deal with, but its all right. We always muddle through.

Christmas is never over, unless you want it to be.

But i cant let you go, he said. How could I let you go? I searched my heart—he shrugged— and I love you.

She holds herself with such reserve. She smiles, but the smile doesnt reach her eyes, even in the company of the girls shes chosen to eat with. Why?I have no clue, and I really dont want to spend my time worrying about it. But my brain pushes at the question anyway.Why are people aloof?Because they dont want to let others in.Why dont they want to let others in?Well, sometimes because theyre shy, and sometimes because theyre convinced of their own superiority.But those arent the only reasons. Sometimes its because thay have something to hide.

Sarah Lynn strides out of the stairwell. Lawrence watches her go. The door slushes shut behind her, and he turns to me with a tightened jaw. I want to tell him: No, no, youve got it all wrong. I dont care if you kiss a white girl. I dont care if you love a white girl. I just wish youd chosen a white girl worthy of your love.Lawrences Adams apple jerks up and down, and I realize that in addition to whatever else hes feeling, hes scared. Hes in love with the darling of the school, Sarah Lynn Lancaster, ad hes afriad Ill expose his secret. I give a tiny shake of my head, wanting him to know he has nothing to fear, not from me.

I feel like a three-dimensional girl in a two-dimensional world.

My angel-boy is close now, as in five-feet-away close. Theres no way Im going to burst into song in front of him. But then the contrary part of me says, youre going to let a boy keep you from singing out loud? Sing, sister! Sing!So I do, and my angel-boy turns his head.

Being an author of banned books is cool, Ive decided.

Kids are smart. Knowledge is power. Let them figure things out. Dont turn into that grown-up who they wont come to.