KG's Kids, a remarkable non-profit organization, is dedicated to fostering literacy in underserved communities. Education is the cornerstone to unlocking the path to success. We believe that our namesake, Kylen Granson’s story embodies this claim and is our drive to share his story and encourage other students to embrace this approach.

Read about Kylen’s reading journey.

So, why exactly did I fall in love with the stories between the pages? Whenever you read, you automatically expand upon the knowledge you already have as no two books are the same. They contain different story arcs, styles, tones, themes, and are so diverse even within the same genre. There are so many choices to choose from that it’s nearly impossible to pick a book as there are so many amazing choices to get lost in the words.

When I begin reading a book, I quickly become entranced in the story and read tirelessly until the last word. I finish most books within a day once I begin them. Additionally, while there are now movie adaptations of some great stories, I believe that most books are better than their movie adaptations. There are always some exceptions to every rule, and there are two series in which the movies are equally as engaging as the books.

The Lord of the Rings trilogy (the original trilogy) and the Harry Potter movies both equally capture the magic of the story they are telling. While this is my story, I hope that others can begin to challenge themselves like my mom challenged me to open a book and learn to appreciate the worlds that will open up as a result. Reading has many benefits that will impact an individual’s life