The Essential Reads journey starts here.
From a single spark to a story-driven movement.
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A New Chapter in Children’s Literature Begins |
2025
0–18 Curriculum Framework Created
A proprietary framework is designed to embed tech safety, emotional intelligence, and AI-smart thinking into every age group’s reading experience — guiding all future book development.
“The Drone Egg” Launches on Amazon KDP
The debut book becomes available globally, introducing readers to Nilo and Ruu — and planting the first seed of the Echo Realm.
The Page Is Still Turning
More books. More voices. More light.
In a world where toddlers can swipe before they can speak, and AI writes essays before teens finish theirs, we paused to ask a quiet but urgent question:
Essential Reads began not with a manuscript, but with a moment.
A true story — about a young child who unknowingly wandered into the darker corners of the digital world.
Not out of recklessness, but because no one had yet shown them how technology works — or how it quietly shapes what we see, feel, and believe.
That moment stayed with us.
Because it wasn’t just about one child. It was a reflection of the world today.
Children are growing up in an environment shaped by intelligent systems — algorithms, virtual assistants, and persuasive platforms that respond faster than real people.
And yet, most are not taught how to interpret what they encounter, regulate what they feel, or question what they follow.
Children can't be shielded from technology.
We believe in equipping them to navigate it — with clarity, empathy, and confidence.
We believe in equipping them to navigate it — with clarity, empathy, and confidence.
Essential Reads was founded to do just that.
We create stories that are emotionally rich, cognitively thoughtful, and developmentally grounded — designed not only to entertain, but to cultivate
Through carefully crafted narratives and unforgettable characters, we prepare children to thrive — not just in the classroom, but in the complexity of modern life.
Because the world is changing.
And the stories we tell today will shape the people who lead tomorrow.
And the stories we tell today will shape the people who lead tomorrow. ...
We’re Just Getting Started
We’re the new kids on the (book) block — with big ideas, soft hearts, and stories that just might shape the future.
If you believe the world needs more tech-wise, emotionally strong kids…
Follow us, share us, or simply cheer us on.
Your support helps each story grow a little further. 💛
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Next Featured Launch: "The Drone Egg"
An unforgettable journey into kindness, courage, and tech-inspired wonder awaits. Be among the first to grab your copy when the countdown hits zero!
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