Laura Amy Schlitz
Laura Amy Schlitz is an acclaimed American author and librarian known for her richly crafted children's literature. She won the Newbery Medal for "Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!" and the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction with "The Hired Girl." Her works often blend historical elements with engaging storytelling, captivating young readers. Schlitz's background as a librarian greatly influences her ability to create immersive, educational narratives that resonate with both children and adults.
Book summaries for books written by Laura Amy Schlitz
Quotes
We're all made of clay, and we don't know how we'll hold up until we're baked.
Magic is like a string of pearls. You break it, and all the pearls clatter on the floor, and then everything you've ever known or loved is gone.
Some things can't be mended. Some wrongs just stay wrong.
You've got to take what you can get in this life or you'll be sorry.
Some people need to be stopped, even if they're only children.
The world is full of magic, and sometimes, if you're lucky, you get to see it.
There's always a price for magic. You have to be willing to pay it.
The best magic tricks are the ones you can't see.
Happiness can't be stolen. It has to be earned.
Some people will do anything to keep their secrets buried.
Sometimes the darkness inside people is stronger than the light.
To know darkness is to appreciate the light.