Angie Thomas : (3)

" When I was a kid, if you asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, the answer was easy – the next Lisa Leslie. " - Angie Thomas

" Of course, my mom is my biggest and loudest cheerleader, and my family and friends are happy for me, but I’m still just Angie, not Angie-the-author-with-this-hyped-up-book. I appreciate that. " - Angie Thomas

" We see organizations that target young black men to give them direction in life, but so often, black girls are missed. I wanted to represent them. " - Angie Thomas