"You never know ahead of time what something's really going to be like." ― Katherine Paterson Time From Katherine Paterson Novelist Added on 1/31/2026 About Katherine Paterson Katherine Paterson is an American novelist known for children's and young-adult literature, including Bridge to Terabithia. She is a two-time Newbery Medal winner. Born: 1932-10-31 View all quotes from Katherine Paterson
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