American - Author | April 21, 1947 - November 15, 2013
Ever since I began writing my Junie B. Jones series, people have been assuming that the character is based on me when I was a little girl. The fact is, though, that Junie B. and I have very little in common.
Barbara Park
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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.
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Of all the novels I've written, my favorite is 'Mick Harte Was Here'.
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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.
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I find the term 'perfect child' to be an oxymoron.
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I've stopped reading about my books on the Internet because it's too hurtful.
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