A large part of the problem, is that young people are being born into the world and growing up without much hope. And so, they become murderers, they become suicide bombers.

Young alienation, disappointment and heartache is all a part of the first real growing up that we do.

Part of my motivation for writing mysteries for young people is that I loved mysteries when I was growing up, and now that I'm on the creative end of things, I'm discovering that they're even more fun to write!

To a young kid growing up in Canada, America seemed to be crazy about the future; dazzled by it.

I'm a young woman, and I'm growing up and trying to do it in a way I feel comfortable with.

The trick is growing up without growing old.