KIRBY LARSON QUOTES II

American writer (1954- )

My bounce-around life had taught me that dreams were dangerous things -- they look solid in your mind, but you just try to reach for them. It's like gathering clouds.

KIRBY LARSON

Hattie Big Sky


The year has held its ups and downs for me; I'm sure it has for you, too. I'm counting on the year ending on a note of joy (and gingerbread!) and look forward to a new year brimming with promise and peace.

KIRBY LARSON

Kirby's Lane, December 22, 2014


Like her creator, Hattie is a terminal optimist; what else is there to say?

KIRBY LARSON

interview, KidsReads

Tags: optimism


If I ruled supreme, there would be big problems.

KIRBY LARSON

interview, Author Turf, March 6, 2014


The worst thing of all is standing by when folks are doing something wrong.

KIRBY LARSON

Hattie Big Sky


I am the richest person alive (or at least one of!) because I get to do what I love as a career.

KIRBY LARSON

interview, Author Turf, March 6, 2014


Why did I keep hitching myself to dreams as big as that Montana sky? I was like Rooster Jim's chickens, with no way to fly that high.

KIRBY LARSON

Hattie Ever After


Remember picture books are the closest form of writing to a poem. Even though they don't have to rhyme, they must be poetic. They must be written so the worst actress can read with comfort and expression.

KIRBY LARSON

Kirby's Lane, Nov. 30, 2012

Tags: writing