The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found Quotes

“On Sunday, get ready to have two million people cheering you on,” Jessie said. “Laney is making you a shirt with your name on it so people will know to yell your name out.” Mr. Beiderman groaned. “I was hoping she had forgotten about that shirt.” “You’re going to love it,” Orlando said. “It will give you a boost when you’re running. And it will help the cross-country team find you when we join you on the course.” “I want to wear this,” Mr. Beiderman said, gesturing to his all-black workout clothes. “No, no,” Jessie said, wagging a finger at him. “Laney’s heart would be broken.” “C’mon,” Orlando said. “It’ll be fun. People wear all sorts of funny things when they run the marathon. Chicken costumes. Superhero outfits complete with fake muscles. Business suits. A T-shirt with your name on it will look tame in comparison.” “Laney has been excited about making your marathon shirt for weeks,” Jessie reminded him. “Fine,” Mr. B grumbled. “I’ll wear it.” Jessie smiled. “Good. Also, this might be a good time for me to warn you that she’s putting a lot of glitter on it.” Mr. Beiderman sighed, and Jessie and Orlando laughed.”
― Karina Yan Glaser, The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found

“Once Orlando had asked him about a project he was working on, and Mr. Beiderman spoke about expanding or potentially deconstructing the art history canon. Laney had been instantly confused; it sounded as if Mr. Beiderman was talking about shooting cannons at paintings.”
― Karina Yan Glaser, The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found

“Never Trust an Atom, They Make Up Everything.”
― Karina Yan Glaser, The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found

“The New York City Marathon was like a citywide block party that happened the first Sunday of every November. It was for serious runners who raced to win money, but also for people who did it for fun. The Vanderbeekers loved watching the marathon every year and cheering on the runners. Because Harlem was located near the end of the course, many of the runners were exhausted by the time they ran past the Vanderbeekers and had leg cramps and needed encouragement.”
― Karina Yan Glaser, The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found

“between bites of her garlic bread (she refused to touch the cauliflower Parmesan; cauliflower was ghost broccoli),”
― Karina Yan Glaser, The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found

“Wear This Shirt Periodically.”
― Karina Yan Glaser, The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found

“Almost ten years ago, my wife and daughter were killed when a car hit them a few blocks away from our home. It took me many years to learn how to love again, and it was mostly because of the Vanderbeekers that I found the courage. And when I met you, I came to love you, too. We both know what it means to lose the people closest to us. I believe that loss has connected us in deep ways.”
― Karina Yan Glaser, The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found

“Autumn was her favorite season; the leaves had changed from their late-summer dark-green color to a mix of burgundies, oranges, and golds. The cool breeze blew through her hair, and she took a deep breath and appreciated how the crisp air filled her lungs and made everything feel fresh and new.”
― Karina Yan Glaser, The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found

“Oh, god," Oliver said, "We've killed grandma.”
― Karina Yan Glaser, The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found

“At 5:12 a.m. on Friday, October 25, as the final notes of “Casta Diva” lingered in the air, Mr. Jeet smiled and closed his eyes for the last time.”
― Karina Yan Glaser, The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found

“I believe that loss has connected us in deep ways.”
― Karina Yan Glaser, The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found