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Corinne Duyvis

Corinne Duyvis

Corinne Duyvis is a Dutch author renowned for her contributions to young adult science fiction and fantasy. She is a co-founder of the Disability in Kidlit website and is celebrated for her diverse and inclusive storytelling. Her notable works include "Otherbound" and "On the Edge of Gone," which have received critical acclaim for their imaginative plots and representation. Duyvis is also an advocate for disability representation within literature.

Book summaries for books written by Corinne Duyvis

Quotes

Maybe you won’t have to be brave forever. Maybe one day you can just be yourself.

Corinne Duyvis

braveryself-acceptance

Sometimes the best thing we can do is admit that we’re human.

Corinne Duyvis

humanityself-acceptance

When everything’s gone to shit, there’s still a chance to get things right.

Corinne Duyvis

hopesecond chances

Just because you care for someone doesn’t mean you can save them.

Corinne Duyvis

caringhelplessness

Sometimes the world feels like a giant landfill of crap, and it’s hard to see the worth in anything.

Corinne Duyvis

despairfinding meaning

We can’t go back and change what’s already happened, but we can make the most of what we have left.

Corinne Duyvis

moving forwardacceptance

The future is terrifying because it’s full of possibilities.

Corinne Duyvis

fearuncertainty

There’s strength in vulnerability. It takes courage to ask for help.

Corinne Duyvis

strengthcourage

It’s not about pretending everything’s fine when it’s not. It’s about finding ways to cope.

Corinne Duyvis

copingresilience

Hope is a fragile thing, but it can be the strongest weapon we have.

Corinne Duyvis

hopestrength

Sometimes the only way out is through. You have to keep going, even when it's hard.

Corinne Duyvis

perseveranceresilience

The only way to know if something is possible is to try.

Corinne Duyvis

possibilitiesdetermination