Laura Bush

“I think it's important to be involved in the world.”

“Libraries allow children to ask questions about the world and find the answers. And the wonderful thing is that once a child learns to use a library, the doors to learning are always open.”

“We need to make sure our children are safe and given the opportunity to learn.”

“Every child should have a caring adult in their lives. And that's not always a biological parent or family member. It may be a friend or neighbor. Often times it is a teacher.”

“I have great respect for my husband's integrity and his resolve.”

“There's nothing that can prepare you for the loneliness of the White House.”

“Women's rights are not separate from human rights.”

“The power of a book lies in its ability to turn a solitary act into a shared vision. As you read, you begin to see the world through someone else’s eyes.”

“A love of reading has been a constant in my life. It's my passion.”

“What we can do is to live our lives as safely as possible and as joyfully as possible.”

“For mothers, expectations are high and support is low.”

“I think it's important for girls to be confident. Believe in yourself and... everybody's hot.”

“Reading is the foundation of all learning.”

“The National Book Festival is a great way to share the love of reading.”

“We can make a difference in the lives of others in many ways. It doesn't have to be a grand gesture.”