Avi
Avi
American author of young adult literature and winner of the Newbery Medal in 2003.
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionYoung Adult Author
Date of Birth23 December 1937
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States of America
book writing adventure
I try to write about complex issues--young people in an adult world-- full of irony and contradiction in a narrative style that relies heavily on suspense with a texture rich in emotion and imagery. I take a great deal of satisfaction in using popular forms-- the adventure, the mystery, the thriller-- so as to hold my reader with the sheer pleasure of a good story. At the same time I try to resolve my books with an ambiguity that compels engagement. In short, I want my readers to feel, to think, sometimes to laugh. But most of all I want them to enjoy a good read.
books choose good kids readers test
I don't like the idea of a book being a test or being used for a test. The way - in my opinion - to make good readers is to let kids choose their own books and not test them.
real book reading
No one bothered reading the books and understanding - and again, I'm not being high-falutin' about it - but I think our books are great literature with great metaphors of real life dealing with fears and hopes.
book aviation comic
At the same time, as you know, unless you are a comic book reader, Daredevil is not a known thing.
jobs book kids
Listen, my day job is also Chief Creative Officer for Marvel, and it's a very painful job because we publish a lot of books, and there are things I see where I can punch people out. Therefore, we have some new people now, and the kids are going to read our books.
heart men world
The more men see of the world, the bigger their hearts
hurt mean causes
I took a deep breath. 'For you I've got something better than love.' What's that?' I...trust you.' Why?' You'll never hurt me.' Thank you.' But...' But, what?' I said, 'That means I'll hurt you.' Why?' 'Cause, like I said, you'll never hurt me back.
wish limits seers
There is a limit to how much a seer wishes to see.
thinking soul mercy
All I can think is that when you torment a person...the soul dies. When the soul dies, I suppose mercy dies, too.
reading writing heaven
For heaven's sake, don't write writing. Write reading!
writing voice might
Let's agree then . . . if you're about to come to a conclusion, you'll head off in another direction. You might even find your own voice.
men eyelashes blind
There are those who'd rob a blind man of his eyelashes if they could.
adventure gone thick-and-thin
It seems to me that you won't have had a proper series of adventures, unless you've gone through thick and thin.
love-you kissing aunt
Now give me a kiss, say you love me and off you go." "Sure, Aunt Lu," I said, and I gave her the kiss she wanted. Then I ran out and caught my bus. I didn't say I loved her. I guess I did. But asking someone to say they love you--and she always asked--is like buying yourself a birthday present. It's more than likely exactly what you want. But it must make you feel awfully sad to get it.