“Look no farther than your hand, Make a choice and take a stand.”

“The book smelled dusty and old but also carried a sweet tang, a hint of something inviting. She opened to the first page and started to read, pronouncing the words in a reverent whisper.”

“You are my butterfly and refuse to set you free.”

“I keep thinking about a tale my nurse used to read to me about a bird whose wings are pinned to the ground. In the end, when he finally frees himself, he flies so high he becomes a star. My...”

“Throwing herself into learning helped Miri ignore the painful chill of solitude around her.”