To me, the healthiest hobby we can nurture in our children and ourselves is a love of reading. Not only is it portable and inexpensive, it is also relaxing and a means of enriching our lives. We can experience new adventures, travel to new places, and discover new ideas, concepts, and ideologies. In writing my book An Ordinary Kid in Extraordinary Times, I wanted to expose the readers to people of various races and cultures, so each child could identify with characters in the book. I also wanted to help the readers experience positive views on the pandemic, change, and overcoming difficulties. Through reading, we can become better versions of ourselves.