Kathi Appelt
Born: 01-01-1954
Kathi Appelt is an acclaimed American author known for her heartfelt children's and young adult literature. Born in 1954, she has a talent for weaving together lyrical prose and compelling stories, often exploring themes of nature and family. Appelt's debut novel, "The Underneath," was a National Book Award finalist and a Newbery Honor Book. She continues to captivate readers with her imaginative storytelling and rich, emotional narratives.
Book summaries for books written by Kathi Appelt
Quotes
There's a lot of sorrow in this world, and it's mighty hard to bear. But there's a lot of beauty in this world, too, and it's mighty hard to bear that, too.
Sometimes you just have to hope for the best, even if it means you'll be disappointed.
He sang of the beauty of the world, the beauty that could be found in the smallest things, if only one had the time to look.
The love that was there did not vanish, it did not fade away. It stayed, and it stayed strong, even though it was not always seen.
Some things are just meant to be. The sooner we accept that, the better off we'll be.
Sometimes a soul has to search, and search hard, to find a safe place to call home.
The darkness grew and grew, and then, within that darkness, bright lights began to twinkle, like stars, beckoning them on.
It's a hard thing, keeping hope alive when you're always being crushed.
Sometimes you have to choose between what is right and what is easy. It's a mighty hard thing to do.
When you love someone, you have to take the good with the bad. And sometimes you have to take the bad and make it good.
It's easy to be brave when you have nothing to lose.
The world was a hard place, but there were moments, just a few, when everything was perfect.