Caitlin Roper

The Swiss activist on what it’s like to win the Nobel Peace Prize and how to change people’s minds about nuclear weapons.

The “Bao” animator on cartoon violence, miniature food and diversity at Pixar.

The new president of Planned Parenthood on patient advocacy, conspiracy theories and why it’s insulting when anti-choicers call themselves “pro-life.”

Shake them, pull on them, hug them, carry them to bed. These board books invite little readers right into the story.

The actor on hearing men’s thoughts, black women in Hollywood and what types of roles she turns down.

A selection of recent books of note; plus, a peek at what our colleagues around the newsroom are reading.