I’m a student with the dream of one day studying Classics — a passion rooted deeply in the earliest memories of my childhood. If there’s one thing that defined growing up for me, it was my love of reading. There was something almost sacred about opening a book and stepping into another world. I found endless wonder in the act — especially when reading the great stories that have stood the test of time.

For me, that wonder lived in Charlotte’s Web, The Hobbit, The Chronicles of Narnia, Harry Potter, and even the whimsical brilliance of Dr. Seuss. These weren’t just stories; they were lanterns — illuminating new ideas, feelings, and parts of the world I hadn’t yet seen.

I created Literary Lanterns because I believe that immersing children in timeless literature from an early age leaves a lasting mark on the soul. That early spark — the kindling of imagination and wonder — grows into something much greater. It becomes a compass, leading us to seek beauty and meaning in learning, in travel, in the way we understand the world and one another.

To teach classical literature to children is to offer them a mirror and a map. These stories reflect something essential about what it means to be human. They show us courage, longing, humor, sorrow, and the pursuit of truth in its most enduring forms. They enrich not only vocabulary, but worldview.

Wonder — the sense of awe that fuels curiosity and lifelong learning

Creativity — bringing old stories to life through imaginative formats

Connection — linking the past with the present, the child with the human experience

Education — not just knowledge, but wisdom passed down through the ages

Inspiration — giving children tools to see the world with new eyes