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Ellen Hopkins is an American novelist widely respected for addressing difficult topics with honesty and empathy. Her work gives voice to young people navigating pain, addiction, and identity, offering understanding rather than judgment. Through compelling storytelling, she transforms personal and social struggles into messages of hope and survival. Her impact extends beyond literature, inspiring readers to confront challenges openly and believe that healing and change are always within reach.
"I knew from the start we were nothing like "forever". Maybe because forever is such a scary place."
5
"Life is all about change. If it were static, think about how boring it would be. You can't be afraid of it, and you can't worry that you'll mess things up."
3
"For a long while. Finally she says, I don't believe in love. Not sure it really exists, but even if it does for some people, it won't for me. She is serious. Then she lightens up. But, hey, if you think you love me, cool."
1
"But Hey, Guess What Crazy means I'm not liablefor my actions. So screw it, I'll go home, propped up on Prozac against distractions."
"Words have power. The power to soothe. The power to skewer someone through the heart. The power to render someone speechless."
1
"The Screamingflashed me back to a timewhen mom and dad were still togetherif you could call miles apart together."
1
"And at some point I would like to talk my publisher into doing an anthology of my poetry alongside some teen readers' poetry. It would be fun, and really wonderful to get their stuff out there."
3
"So you try to think of someone else you're mad at, and the unavoidable answer pops into your little warped brain: everyone."
3
"Life was radical right after I met the monster.Later, life became harder, complicated.Ultimately, a living hell, like swimming against a riptide,Walking the wrong direction in the fast lane of the freeway, Waking from sweetest dreams to find yourself in the middle of a nightmare."
3
"Yes, it takes two to dance. But somebody has to lead."
1
"I love the way she feels inthe curve of my arm. I loveher unpretentious beauty,her intelligence, her nerve.But could I ever love her?The concept of falling in loveis completely foreign, somethingI can't bring myself to accept. Her hair pillows my cheek and her hand on my leg is warm. I care about you, Conner, and I hate to see you hurting. I want to respond but can'tfind the pretty words I need."
3
"Aloneeverything changes.Some might call it distorted realitybut it's exactly the place I need to be."