Quote of the day
Policemen so cherish their status as keepers of the peace and protectors of the public that they have occasionally been known to beat to death those citizens or groups who question that status.
Ralph Fletcher
Born: March 17, 1953 (age 72)
Bio: Ralph Fletcher is an American writer of children's picture books, young adult fiction and poetry. He is also an educational consultant, and author of books for both children and professional educators on the craft of writing.
Known for:
- Flying Solo (1998)
- Fig Pudding (1995)
- Writing Workshop: The Essential Guide (2001)
- What a writer needs (1993)
- Twilight Comes Twice (1997)