“Literature plays a huge role in examining difficult real-life issues.” — Angie Thomas Quote

“Literature plays a huge role in examining difficult real-life issues.”

“The way you speak should not determine your intelligence. I should be able to say 'lit,' and you still know I'm intelligent. I should be able to say 'turn up,' and that doesn't take away from my intelligence. I wanted to break down that stereotype a little bit.”

“I want you to realize your voice matters.”

“I like examining the ordinary, and by doing so, one hopefully reveals the extraordinary nature within.”

“Examining other people's motivations, other people's language and other people's way of interacting is much more fascinating to me than spending a lot of time worrying about my own. I've said, 'What other people think of me is none of my business.'”

“With a host of proposals on the table and a President examining new ideas for health reform, we have an obligation to give real reform our best shot.”