Valerie Wilson Wesley Professions : Author Born : November 22, 1947 Browse All Authors Top 3 quotes by Valerie Wilson Wesley I'm addicted to silence and privacy; I wallow in it. Valerie Wilson Wesley privacy silence Black children need to see their lives reflected in the books they read. If they don't, they won't feel welcome in the world of literature. The lives of African-Americans are rich and diverse, and the books our children read should reflect that. Valerie Wilson Wesley african-american book children Boredom is what you fight. Constant, ever-present boredom. So you learn to look forward to small things. Sunlight glimpsed through a cloud, an extra piece of pie or candy, good thread to sew your blouse, a ribbon to wear in your hair. Valerie Wilson Wesley fighting blessing clouds Similar Authors F. E. Marsh author Iimani David author Beatrice Faust author Isabella Macdonald Alden author Isabella Beeton author Alan AtKisson author All Authors
