But you...are my sweetest gift. The life surprise that soothed all my ills and gave me my greatest joys. I feel so blessed you are mine. —Mama Ya-Ya

- Jewell Parker Rhodes

I wanted kids to have context for seeing the horrible footage of 9/11. I wanted them to feel the patriotism that united us, the sense of inclusivity,…

- Jewell Parker Rhodes

Children know you ought to be fair. Especially fifth graders. I love fifth graders. They know that bullying is wrong. They know that you should prais…

- Jewell Parker Rhodes

I've been waiting a long time to be a children's book author. I've spent decades getting good enough to write for children. When a kid likes my book,…

- Jewell Parker Rhodes

I'm connected to the event of 9/11 by my desire to do something to honor the 9/11 survivors and those who didn't survive. Something that moves our so…

- Jewell Parker Rhodes

Women hand sight down through the generations. Mother to daughter.

- Jewell Parker Rhodes

The world can be a hard place sometimes... You have to have heart. You have to be strong. Parents want their children to grow up to be strong. Not ju…

- Jewell Parker Rhodes