(photo by David Drapkin) There is a controversy brewing in NYC over the city’s gifted and talented program. It seems that more Manhattan kids than ever are scoring in the 90th percentile and above on the test. Officials are blaming this score inflation on overzealous parents who are hiring toddler tutors ...

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Dani Shapiro Profession: My new memoir, Devotion , was just published, and my other recent books include the novels Black & White, Family History, and the bestselling memoir Slow Motion. Visit Dani’s site. Age: 47 Marital Status: Married Residence: Litchfield County, CT Children: Jacob, age 10 Q: Why did you decide to become ...

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