Kevin Henkes

Notable Quotes



I like small, domestic stories.

From Kevin Henkes

I like examining the ordinary, and by doing so, one hopefully reveals the extraordinary nature within.

From Kevin Henkes

When I'm writing the text for a book like 'Little White Rabbit,' I read it aloud, alone, in my studio, again and again and again - because the rhythm has to be exactly right. After I get my manuscript to the point where I think it is perfect, I begin to think about what I want the art to look like.

From Kevin Henkes

I always craft my words to the point where I think and hope they're perfect before I ever begin sketching.

From Kevin Henkes

When I was young, I assumed that authors must have traveled the world or done exotic things in order to tell great stories.

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You don't need to have kids to write a good book for kids. I don't want my kids to see themselves in my books. Their lives should be their lives.

From Kevin Henkes

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