In a world where screens seem to dominate every waking hour, isn’t it refreshing to see someone on a mission to bridge the gap back to the printed page? Mary, a passionate advocate for literacy, is aiming to inspire a new generation of young readers through her captivating graphic novels and an upcoming animated series. Under the auspices of creativity and a sense of urgency—much like the ever-transforming forces of the universe—we can’t help but ponder: can these colorful adaptations genuinely spark a love for reading in kids who’ve grown accustomed to tapping their way through life? Dive in as we explore Mary’s quest to rekindle that written word connection and see if her literary miracles can turn the tide in today’s reading crisis. LEARN MORE.

Mary hopes the graphic novels and upcoming animated series will inspire more kids to read.

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Mary: My husband and I are totally involved with the new animated series, and so far, so good. The deal is, if I can bring more readers into the fold, that’s what matters. I don’t want kids to see something and substitute it for the books.

For instance, the graphic novel of Christmas in Camelot that’s coming out soon is so beautiful. It’s amazing work by Kelly and Nichole Matthews, and it’s adapted from my books by my best friend, Jenny Laird. I consulted with educators before doing the graphic novel and asked, “Will this replace my chapter books?”

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They said, “No, we found that it’s a bridge. They’ll start here with the pictures, and then they’ll go into the chapter books.” I hope that’s true, and also that the animated series will serve as a bridge.

There’s a real crisis today with literacy and people not reading. I don’t think the mission of getting kids across that bridge has ever been more urgent. Don’t just read Magic Tree House and then go on your phone and your videos. Pick up another book.

In my time remaining on this earth, I hope to inspire more kids to become readers, love reading, and read all their lives.

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