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Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

Born: 01-03-1933

Phyllis Reynolds Naylor is an acclaimed American author best known for her "Shiloh" series, which won the Newbery Medal in 1992. With a prolific career spanning several decades, she has written over 140 books for children and young adults, including the popular "Alice" series. Naylor's work often explores themes of family, friendship, and personal growth, earning her numerous awards and a devoted readership worldwide.

Quotes

It's not just the way he looks at me. It's the way he looks at everything.

Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

loveobservation

Sometimes you just can't win. Not even if you do everything right.

Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

frustrationfailure

You can't hold on to something that doesn't want to be held.

Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

letting go

Funny how people can be so different yet so much the same.

Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

human nature

Love ain't something you can turn on and off like a faucet.

Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

love

Sometimes the hardest thing to do is the right thing.

Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

morality

You can't change people, but you can change how you react to them.

Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

personal growthself-control

Sometimes the best thing you can do is just be there for someone.

Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

supportfriendship

Life's too short to hold grudges.

Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

forgiveness

You can't judge a person by their past mistakes.

Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

judgment

Love can change a person, but only if they let it.

Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

lovepersonal growth

Some people are just broken. They need fixing.

Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

empathycompassion