Hey everyone, Kyle here! You know what breaks my heart? Seeing a kid stop asking “why.” Poverty can do that—it fills their world with stress instead of wonder. But reading? It’s like striking a match in the dark. It sparks curiosity, opening their minds to new ideas, new dreams, and new possibilities.
Kids who read well are 20% more likely to be great problem solvers because books teach them to think, question, and explore. That curiosity? It’s powerful. It’s what helps kids see beyond their struggles and imagine something bigger.
I get it—I wasn’t a curious kid. Reading felt like a chore, and without realizing it, I stopped wondering about the world. Looking back, I know that held me back. That’s why I’m so passionate about making sure kids today don’t lose their spark.
My own kids have a different life than I did, but they still need that fire—that drive to dream, discover, and chase ideas. Because when a child reads about volcanoes, space travel, or deep-sea adventures, their eyes light up. They start asking questions. And those questions? They can lead them out of poverty, one idea at a time.
So let’s strike that match. Read a book with a child today—one that makes them ask “why” and “what if?” If you need a place to start, Edsoma’s library has tons of stories to spark their imagination.
