American - Author | December 23, 1937 -
Every night, I was read to. Every Friday, we were taken to the library. I always received at least one book for my birthday. I have a few of them yet. Early on, I had my own collection of books. I loved to read. Still do.
Avi
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Writing is my profession. Photography is my hobby.
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Listen and watch the world around you. Don't be satisfied with answers others give you.
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My mind has become somewhat like a book. What I mean by that is that when I look at the world, I see it as a story.
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For some 25 years, I worked as a librarian, first at the New York Public Library, then at Trenton State College in New Jersey. My life has always been with, around, and for books.
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A lot of people think inspiration means magic. But really, inspiration means to put life into something.
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To become a novelist, the most crucial thing one must do is read, read and read again - gradually you begin to think like a writer. Ideas are not found - they are shaped.
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I think you become a writer when you stop writing for yourself or your teachers and start thinking about readers.
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Don't assume that because everyone believes a thing, that it is right or wrong. Reason things out for yourself. Work to get answers on your own. Understand why you believe things.
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I was born in New York City, along with a twin sister. I am five minutes older than Emily. It was Emily, for reasons no one knows - she certainly doesn't - who called me Avi. It stuck. It's the only name I use now.
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In my books I try to tell a good story, not give messages.
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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.
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