Amy Zerba

Lucas Bize, 18, a high school senior and the youngest member of the Racers Edge Motorsports auto racing team, spends his Sundays before a race studying the track.

More than 100 readers commented on N.R. Kleinfield’s article, “Fraying at the Edges.” Many of them shared their personal connections with the disease.

Two experts on the disease share tips on how to care for someone who has trouble communicating, hallucinates, angers easily or wanders.

The New York Times asked readers to recall a moment when their child, or a child they knew well, said or did something that made them think, “This is a New York City kid.” Here is a selection of those responses.

A move to remove “Fearless Girl” by the artist of the “Charging Bull” statue it faces has Times readers discussing whether the intent of art should be protected.

Her powerful language, memorable characters, moving dialogue and vivid descriptions have resonated with generations of readers. Share your memories with us.

For many of you, her characters, settings and words have had a lasting impact.