Barbara Park Quotes

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  • A stick or a stone only stings for a minute. A name seems to hurt forever.

    Hurt   Names   Forever  
    Barbara Park (1990). “Beanpole”, Random House Books for Young Readers
  • I don't really believe in pretending to be happy when you're not. Mostly I believe that you should burden your friends with your problems.

  • Society just has a way of inhibiting you, which is good and bad.

  • My senior year of high school, I was voted Wittiest. So, several years later, I decided to try my hand at writing humor to see if I could be witty enough to make some money.

    Senior   Witty   Writing  
  • There are those who believe that the value of a children's book can be measured only in terms of the moral lessons it tries to impose or the perfect role models it offers. Personally, I happen to think that a book is of extraordinary value if it gives the reader nothing more than a smile or two. In fact, I happen to think that's huge.

    Smile   Children   Fun  
  • Even though sometimes you can control your anger, you can't control your sadness.

    Barbara Park (2011). “The Kid in the Red Jacket”, p.14, Yearling
  • Can't we be friends?' I hate your guts, Frankovitch' Can't our guts be friends?

    Hate   I Hate   Guts  
  • The upside to grief is it takes away your appetite. When people say you look good they really mean it. Nature's thoughtful that way.

    Grief   Mean   Thoughtful  
  • I'm not actually sure I'm grown-up enough for grown-up books.

    Book   Enough  
  • Our nannas are losers.

    Loser  
    Barbara Park (2010). “Junie B. Jones #10: Junie B. Jones Is a Party Animal”, p.9, Random House Books for Young Readers
  • Sometimes grown ups don't act their right old age

    Age   Sometimes   Old Age  
  • When you’re in between dreams, you get to lean back and relax and stop trying so hard. Trying to be somebody, I mean. It’s not as exciting as being a television star, but it’s not that bad, either. You just have to learn to be satisfied with the way you are for a while. Not Forever. Just until you’re finished resting.

    Dream   Stars   Mean  
    Barbara Park (2011). “Almost Starring Skinnybones”, p.101, Yearling
  • I find the term perfect child to be an oxymoron.

    "Is Junie B. Jones Talking Trash?" by Anna Jane Grossman, www.nytimes.com. July 26, 2007.
  • A little glitter can turn your whole day around.

    Glitter   Littles   Turns  
    Barbara Park (2003). “Junie B., first grader: shipwrecked”
  • Junie B. Jones. The B stands for Beatrice. Except, I don't like Beatrice. I just like B and that's all.

    Barbara Park (2010). “Junie B. Jones #4: Junie B. Jones and Some Sneaky Peeky Spying”, p.8, Random House Books for Young Readers
  • I was a good kid, but I was just very chatty. Teachers were rarely entertained, but occasionally a child was, which was enough for me. Everything was so urgent. I needed to say it immediately.

    Teacher   Children   Kids  
  • Sometimes I think he’s the kind of friend that grownups call a ‘fair-weather friend.’ That means when everything’s going smoothly, he’s the best friend a guy could want. But as soon as something goes wrong…(he) sort of turns on you.

    Mean   Thinking   Weather  
    Barbara Park (2011). “Almost Starring Skinnybones”, p.25, Yearling
  • And sometimes when you're very mixed-up inside, you do things you know you shouldn't do.

  • I happen to think that a book is of extraordinary value if it gives the reader nothing more than a smile or two. It's perfectly okay to take a book, read it, have a good time, giggle and laugh - and turn off the TV. I love that.

    Book   Thinking   Two  
  • I don't even like clowns. Clowns are not normal people.

    People   Normal   Clown  
    Barbara Park (2010). “Junie B. Jones #6: Junie B. Jones and that Meanie Jim's Birthday”, p.14, Random House Books for Young Readers
  • I'm so lazy as far as liking to get up, go to the office in my pajamas, get dressed about noon. And I hate flying. So I have this really laid-back, good lifestyle, and it's hard to nudge me out of it.

    "Galley Girl Catches Up With Barbara Park". Interview With Galley Girl, content.time.com. October 20, 2005.
  • Moving makes you feel all alone inside.

    Barbara Park (2011). “The Kid in the Red Jacket”, p.6, Yearling
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