When I was a kid, dreaming was my day job. Each night before sleep, I would ask my mom to tell me a story. While she had an incredible arsenal of tales passed down from my grandmother, I would sometimes request specific narratives that she hadn't prepared for. Nonetheless, she did her best to craft stories that would satisfy my vivid imagination. Sometimes, she would even invent entirely new stories just to lull me to sleep.
Going to school added another layer to my love for stories. I'd save money to buy storybooks for any occasion and immersed myself in the worlds they offered. But my real passion was writing my own stories, inspired by my mom's storytelling and the books I read. I would draw pictures to accompany each tale and ask my dad to make copies using the only machine I had access to from his office. The joy those stories brought me, especially the ones where I could create my own worlds, is unforgettable.
Reading is a magical experience. It opens doors to new worlds, offers different perspectives, and enriches our imagination. However, the reality is that traditional books can't always cater to the unique needs or imaginative desires of all children. Each child can relate to different things, and their imaginations are limitless.
