I feel like I have been able to notice throughout the incremental march of history during the course of my own lifetime patterns emerging, and there's a sort of a rubber band effect that happens where social growth and change is concerned.

I think reading is part of the birthright of the human being

We have an amazing advantage right now in that we have developed technology that is so sexy, so engaging for kids.

In a society that functions optimally, those who can should naturally want to provide for those who can't. That's how it's designed to work. I truly believe we're here to take care of one another.

All literature is political.

I genuinely believe we have an opportunity to revolutionize how we educate our children.

I fly my geek flag proudly. Absolutely.