I slid into the cafeteria, spotting Tom and Ben, the marketing guys I spoke with yesterday, waving me over. “Hey, Aria! Mind if we join you?” Tom asked, already balancing a tray piled with food.

“Of course,” I said, motioning to the seat beside me.

Ben grinned, plopping down. “So, I read this article last night about kids barely picking up books anymore. It’s all tablets, smartphones… digital this, digital that.”

I nodded, scooping a spoonful of rice. ...