Walk into any kindergarten classroom, and you’ll see it right away. Some children arrive eager to dive into books, turning pages with confidence and curiosity, but others are less familiar with the ...

Some feelings are loud and obvious, like the joy that sends a child running into a parent’s arms or the frustration or fear that erupts into tears. Others are quiet but just as strong: A shy glance ...

As a kid, I was always, always reading. I was the epitome of the girl who always had her nose stuck in a book, whose parents would have had to take away her books to bring her back to real life.