Carol Lynch Williams is an acclaimed American author known for her poignant young adult novels. She has a talent for exploring complex themes of family, faith, and resilience, often reflecting her own experiences. Williams has received numerous accolades, including the PEN/Phyllis Naylor Working Writer Fellowship. Her compelling storytelling and authentic characters resonate with readers, making her a prominent voice in contemporary young adult literature.
I didn't say anything. I didn't even think anything. I just looked at him.
I didn't want to see him. I didn't want to hear him. I didn't want to be near him.
I had never seen a boy's eyes look so sad.
I didn't want to go there. I didn't want to remember.
I wanted to be alone. I didn't want to be alone.
I used to be okay. I used to be fine.
It was like a hole inside of me. A hole that just kept getting bigger.
I didn't know what to do. I didn't know what to say. I didn't know anything.
I just wanted to be normal. But I didn't even know what normal was anymore.
I felt like I was always waiting for something. But I didn't know what.
I wanted to tell someone. I didn't want to tell anyone.
I remembered everything and nothing.