My advice to would-be young authors is to read a lot, write a lot, and not worry about creating a finished product. Keeping a journal is not a bad id…

- Kevin Henkes

Didn't it make sense that after something horrible happens, something better should follow?

- Kevin Henkes

Try drawing or painting a scene you're working on. Often this will help free up you imagination.

- Kevin Henkes

If we expose kids to books and art, nothing but good can come from it.

- Kevin Henkes

Sometimes all you can do is say, 'Wow.'

- Kevin Henkes

(His) sadness grew; it became a rock inside him, pulling him down. He carried the sadness everywhere, morning, noon, and night. It hurt to breathe.

- Kevin Henkes

Now smile a real smile for me so I know you`re not suffering inside.

- Kevin Henkes

When I'm looking for an idea, I'll do anything--clean the closet, mow the lawn, work in the garden.

- Kevin Henkes

Today was a difficult day. Tomorrow will be better

- Kevin Henkes