“Who are you without your girls? I truly believe that. Who are you with...” — Jacqueline Woodson Quote

Who are you without your girls? I truly believe that. Who are you without the people who help you make sense of the misogyny, the racism, the economic struggle, all of it? You need those people saying you're a good mom, a great writer. You're a great dresser. You cook well. Whatever the beauty is that you need to hear.

When I was a kid, I got in trouble for lying a lot, and I had a teacher say, 'Instead of lying, write it down, because if you write it down, it's not a lie anymore; it's fiction.'

I didn't know how many independent bookstores had amazing wine lists until I toured with 'Another Brooklyn.'

I love how much love there is in the world of young adult and children's literature.

I can cook a good soup from scratch, this is true, and I do know how to drive a stick shift.

I come from a long line of women that cook. I love it, I grew up with it.

One of my favorite things to do is cook. I love taking the time to plan and prepare meals. I try to use all organic ingredients and make everything from scratch.

Bring it on - we all cook with water, I'm not scared of anyone.

I'm one of those people who can't sit still. I like to be doing something. I cook; I've been painting.