In her first book, Norwich, New York Times reporter KAREN CROUSE unearths the secrets of Norwich, a small town that has likely produced more Olympians per capita than any other place in the country. The surprising secret: an emphasis not on competition, but on community; on relationships, not championships. Kids engage in all sports, and no one is cut from a team. Their success is fostered in joy, not fear. Crouse’s book is being heralded as a welcome antidote to the heavy- handed parenting we read so much about. She will tell us about this remarkable town and the athletes it has fostered.