Today I spent time with my grandkids and watched them play and use their imaginations. As I watched them run around and create games together, it made me think about my own children’s books and how kids interact with stories differently today.
I started thinking about ways I could make my books more interactive and engaging for active children. Some kids enjoy sitting quietly and reading, while others learn better when they can move, imagine, participate, and feel involved in the story. That made me realize I want future books to encourage creativity and interaction instead of only focusing on reading words on a page.
This also connected to the themes in Flux Venture and the Star Painter, where imagination plays an important role in solving problems and overcoming obstacles. Watching my grandkids reminded me how naturally creative children are when they are allowed to explore and imagine freely.
By the end of the day, I began brainstorming ideas for future projects that could include more activities, visual interaction, or imaginative participation to help children connect more deeply with the stories.
Author Aaron Vaughn 
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