Rita Williams-Garcia
Rita Williams-Garcia is an acclaimed American author known for her impactful young adult and children's literature. With a career spanning several decades, she has received numerous awards, including the Newbery Honor and the Coretta Scott King Award. Her works often explore themes of family, identity, and social justice, resonating with readers of all ages. Notable titles include "One Crazy Summer" and "Gone Crazy in Alabama," showcasing her talent for vibrant storytelling.
Book summaries for books written by Rita Williams-Garcia
Quotes
The same way you get to Carnegie Hall. Practice, practice, practice.
You do not know me. You do not know my sister. You do not know a thing about me.
It's hard to love someone when you don't know what's been bothering them.
You can't run from trouble. There ain't no place that far.
I want a lot of things, but I don't need them. Want and need are two different things.
I don't have to go around being proud of being colored. It's a fact. It's like having a nose. It's no better or worse than a nose.
Knowing don't come from learning. It comes from the Good Lord above.
I was born with the right to be righteously angry.
It's the way it is. Not good, not bad. Just the way it is.
A body don't just stop being a parent because a child is grown.
I'm not sure if it's good or bad to remember. Sometimes remembering makes you feel good, sometimes it just makes you feel.
You can't be brave if you've only had wonderful things happen to you.