The author’s fourth book is a loving portrait of a teenage boy at a young offenders’ institution The year is 1995 and Shy is a 16-year-old boy toting an impressive CV of delinquencies. “He’s sprayed, ...

Being shy isn't the end of the world, but being shy and in charge of a team can be tricky. You know you need a moment before you step into a room full of people, and you may not be as confident as you ...

Max Porter has become something of a patron saint of troubled boys — and of parents under pressure. Shy is the third and shortest of his trio of largely unplotted, unconventional, neo-modernist novels ...

Do you know any children like this? They “act really shy around other kids. They seem to be nervous or afraid to be around other kids and they don’t talk much. They often play alone at recess.” They ...

We're all a little shy at times when meeting other people. It's hardly surprising that shyness can often interfere with how we interact in social situations. For some people, however, shyness can lead ...

So she can embrace her strengths and emerge from her shell the healthy way. Credit...Eva Cremers Supported by By Melinda Wenner Moyer This guide was originally published on Jan. 9, 2020 in NYT ...