Audrey Couloumbis
Audrey Couloumbis is an acclaimed American author known for her heartfelt children's and young adult novels. Her debut novel, "Getting Near to Baby," garnered widespread praise and won a Newbery Honor in 2000. Couloumbis's writing often explores themes of family, resilience, and personal growth, capturing the complexities of youth with sensitivity and warmth. With a career spanning several decades, she continues to inspire readers through her engaging storytelling and relatable characters.
Book summaries for books written by Audrey Couloumbis
Quotes
Sometimes trouble comes looking for you.
We may not have been raised right, but we were raised.
Folks who want things done right don't ever have any fun.
It's a mighty fine thing when a body gets to know her own mind.
Life is a strange business and it teaches you lessons you never thought you'd learn.
There's something to be said for having a purpose.
Sometimes a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do.
Trust is a precious thing, and it's hard to come by.
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.
Sometimes the best thing you can do is keep moving forward.
The past is like a shadow, always following you.
Love can make a person do foolish things.