A Quote by Katherine Paterson

Once a book is published, it no longer belongs to me. My creative task is done. The work now belongs to the creative mind of my readers. I had my turn to make of it what I would, now it is their turn.

Katherine Paterson

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Katherine Paterson
American - Author
Born: October 31, 1932

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