There’s something different about reading in the summer.
It’s slower.
It’s quieter.
It doesn’t feel like an assignment.
It feels like discovery.
When I came across the Summer Reading Kids Fest, it immediately felt like more than just an event. It felt like a moment where stories are not just read, but planted.
And that matters more than we often realize.
Because the stories children read today don’t just entertain them. They shape how they see the world, how they understand love, and how they grow into who they become.
Stories Grow With Us
When you think back to your own childhood, you probably don’t remember every book you read.
But you remember how some of them made you feel.
Safe.
Seen.
Encouraged.
Curious.
That’s what a good children’s book does. It doesn’t just tell a story. It leaves something behind.
It plants something.
And over time, that something grows.
Why Summer Is the Perfect Season for Stories
Summer creates space.
Less rushing.
More time outside.
More moments where a child can sit, flip pages, and let their imagination wander.
But more importantly, summer is a season of visible growth.
Gardens grow.
Trees stretch taller.
Fruit begins to form.
It’s a reminder that growth takes time. And the same is true for children.
They don’t grow overnight.
They grow through small, repeated moments.
Through conversations.
Through experiences.
Through stories.
The Story I’m Bringing
As part of this festival, I’m sharing my book, Love Grows Here.
It’s a simple story on the surface. A child gardening with a parent.
But underneath, it’s about something deeper.
It’s about:
- Spending time together
- Learning patience
- Understanding that love is built slowly
- Seeing how small actions, repeated daily, create something meaningful
The garden becomes more than a garden. It becomes a picture of family, care, and legacy.
Because love, just like a garden, doesn’t grow all at once.
It grows with intention.
A Simple Reminder for Families
You don’t need a perfect routine.
You don’t need a long reading list.
You don’t need to do everything right.
Sometimes it’s just:
- One book before bed
- One conversation after a story
- One quiet moment together
That’s enough.
Those are the moments that stay.
If You’re Joining the Fest
If you’re exploring the Summer Reading Kids Fest, take your time with it.
Let your kids choose books that interest them.
Ask them what they think about the stories.
Let the experience be light and enjoyable.
And if you come across Love Grows Here, I hope it feels like a small pause.
A reminder that growth takes time.
And that love is something we build, a little every day.
Final Thought
We often think big moments shape our children the most.
But it’s usually the small ones.
A story read together.
A question asked.
A quiet moment shared.
That’s where growth begins.
That’s where love grows.
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