4 Quotes & Sayings By Maddie Hample

Maddie Hample is a Chicago-based writer, illustrator, and artist. She has created several children's books, including the Caldecott Honor-winning The True Story of the Three Little Pigs. Her work has appeared in national publications including the New York Times, Washington Post, LA Times, Wall Street Journal, Chicago Tribune, and Orlando Sentinel. She teaches at Columbia College Chicago Read more

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I looked up at him, rain blending into my tears, ''Michael listen! You told me once that when you thought of life, you thought of this big ship in the middle of the sea and all the dangers and risks and stuff.. but you also told me that love is a risk and that has to be treasured and shown in the brightest light. Well honey, love is apart of life. And if you're too afraid to risk loving me, than you won't have me, because the only thing I'll ever do is live. . Maddie Hample
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Yesterday, I got lost. You did too. So what? People get lost all the time. It's just a matter of finding yourself, and treasuring that. Maddie Hample
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I glanced over, he was still looking at me. ''Uh.. do you need something?'''' No.'''' Oh, okay.'''' It's just..'' he leaned in, ''..you have an onion ring taped to your back.''''.. Excuse me?'''' There is a ring of onion applied to you back with an adhesive strip.'' I searched his eyes, he seemed amused, but sincere. My hand flew to my back with a look of horror and there it was, with ketchup and everything. Maddie Hample