November Editor Letter, Hock Literary Post
The Never-Ending Story: Cultivating a Lifelong Love of Reading Once upon a time, in a little house filled with books and the scent of tea, something rather lovely began. It did not begin with a lesson plan or a required reading list. It began with a whisper, a shared secret, a comfortable lap, and the gentle rustle of a page. It began with the unshakable belief that stories are not just words on a page, but the very threads that weave the tapestry of a soul, connecting us to worlds within and without. This is the magic we champion at Hollyhock Books. We believe that a love of reading is one of the greatest gifts we can give a child. It is a compass for the stormy seas of adolescence, a friend in moments of solitude, and a passport to infinite possibilities. But this love is not always innate; it is a delicate seed that must be planted, watered, and nurtured by the dedicated gardeners in a child’s life: parents, schools, and libraries. This is not a ...
