Quote of the day
Every human being, of whatever origin, of whatever station, deserves respect. We must each respect others even as we respect ourselves. This, as the sages of many lands have taught us, is a golden rule in individual and group, as well as international, relations.
Karen Hesse

Born: August 29, 1952 (age 72)
Bio: Karen S. Hesse is an American author of children's literature and literature for young adults, often with historical settings.
Known for:
- Out of the Dust (1997)
- Letters from Rifka (1992)
- Witness (2001)
- The Music of Dolphins (1996)
- Come on, rain (1999)