And so maybe times that feel challenging are the times that push us to create the art and let the art bubble out.
Laurie Halse Anderson
Where these words come from
- 95% sureThese words were traced back to where they first appeared. That source is listed below.
- When Life is Hard, Books Help, interview with Amulya Hiremath, PEN America, April 7, 2025; Complete closing sentence about the possibility of making art during difficult times. Full original interview read. Her own reflection after discussing Astrid Lindgren, not a Lindgren quote. 23 words.
- When Life is Hard, Books Help, interview with Amulya Hiremath, PEN America, April 7, 2025
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