S.D. Smith
S.D. Smith is an acclaimed author best known for "The Green Ember" series, which has captivated young readers with its adventurous and heartwarming tales. A native of West Virginia, Smith intertwines themes of family, courage, and hope. His works often draw inspiration from classic literature and his own experiences as a father. Beyond writing, Smith is an engaging speaker and advocate for fostering creativity in children.
Book summaries for books written by S.D. Smith
Quotes
Do not despise your own place and hour. Every place is under the stars, every place is the center of the world.
The best place to be is always where you are.
Others first, self last.
You can't always know the right thing to do. But you can know the right thing not to do.
Hope is like a blade. It can cut through the toughest of circumstances.
True strength is found in surrendering to what you cannot control.
Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is believe.
It is easy to hate and it is difficult to love. This is how the whole scheme of things works. All good things are difficult to achieve; and bad things are very easy to get.
A true leader is not the one with the most followers, but the one who creates more leaders.
The greatest gift we can give to others is our presence.
In the midst of darkness, hold on to the light within you.
The only way to do great things is to love what you do.