I want my readers to feel, to think, sometimes to laugh. But most of all I want them to enjoy a good read.
From Avi
Listen and watch the world around you. Don't be satisfied with answers others give you.
I think you become a writer when you stop writing for yourself or your teachers and start thinking about readers.
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.
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.
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.
In my books I try to tell a good story, not give messages.
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.
The truth is I don't watch TV at all. It bores me.
Writing is my profession. Photography is my hobby.
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