The first thing anyone can do, about any issue, is get informed.

With writing, I can express myself, really, and share my ideas and just let my thoughts flow out.

No matter your position or place in life, it is imperative to create opportunities for children so that we can grow up to blow you away.

Our words can have power that we don't think we have in everyday life - anyone can make a difference.

Make sure that your kids or the kids in your life have an opportunity to share their ideas, and to teach you something about what we know.

My family joke that I'm really a very senior person who accidentally happens to be 11.

I was thrilled to be able to read at three. I just thought everyone loved reading as much as I did.