A biography for Kirby Larsonhasn’t been written yet.
“I sold 'Hattie Big Sky' without an agent but quickly realized a writing career required an agent.”
“I had come to believe that there was something sacred in telling stories and telling them true.”
“In a novel, you have space to develop a character or a scene. You don't have that luxury in a 700-800-word picture book.”
“I wanted to use my writing skills to bring attention to the overwhelming needs of the Gulf coast region.”
“It's so much fun trying to channel my inner four-year-old.”
“After writing two books featuring amazing dogs, I decided to be owned by one.”
“I was overwhelmed by how military families felt supported and honored by 'Nubs.'”
“When someone is working hard on something, that always connects with people, no matter what the differences in generations are.”
“After writing several chapter books, I found my true passion: historical fiction.”
“I will have to rely on that painful teacher, experience.”
“no matter how big his smile or how loud his laugh, you could hear the hurt underneath.”
“There should be fireworks at last, when a dream dies.”
“I absolutely love writing and sharing my enthusiasm with students, and because of 'Hattie Big Sky,' Montana holds a special place in my heart.”