People who are living in economic struggle are more than their circumstances. They're majestic and creative and beautiful.

My family is big, complicated, and beautiful - and keeps me smiling and whole. It's so important to have family, whether it's biological family, good friends, foster families, or a group of aunties who are raising you. The idea of feeling isolated is scary to me - to walk through the world alone would be heartbreaking.

I'm usually working on several things at once. If I get bored with one, I can go on to another. That way, I never get stuck.

Jacqueline Woodson Quotes