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Alison McGhee

Alison McGhee is the New York Times bestselling author of SOMEDAY, LITTLE BOY, BYE-BYE CRIB, ALWAYS and A VERY BRAVE WITCH. Her other children's books include ALL RIVERS FLOW TO THE SEA, COUNTDOWN TO KINDERGARTEN, and SNAP. Alison is also an... Read full bio

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Q. What is your motto or maxim?
A. Here's what I put in my high school yearbook, and I do believe it's what I'd still put today: Walk slowly; all you can ever come to is yourself.
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My life in 8 words: "Reflective, searching, busy, full of wonder and love"
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Alison McGhee Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. Here's what I put in my high school yearbook, and I do believe it's what I'd still put today: Walk slowly; all you can ever come to is yourself. Q. What trait is most noticeable about you? A. I can bend my hands up into strange, saucer-like formations. It's creepy. Q. If you could eat only one thing for the rest of your days, what would it be? A. Chinese dumplings, either pan-fried, boiled, or steamed. Q. What are your 5 favorite songs? A. Long-Limbed Girl, by Nick Lowe. Hey Ya, by Outkast. Amazing Grace. If You Want Me, by Marketa Irglova. Prelude in E Minor, Chopin. Johnny Cash's cover of The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face. (That's six, you say? Hang on, I have 827 more to go.) Q. Who is your favorite fictional villain? A. Max, the boy who wore his wolf suit. Learn more about Alison McGhee