Published on
- September 28, 2025
Introduction
In 2017, something beautiful happened in Kpalo-Bli, the small village where KEDO was born. It was a Saturday, not a school day, but the sound of excitement filled the air as children gathered together for something special—storytime.
That day, Roseline “Mommy Rose” Queh-Sarnor arrived with a stack of books. She didn’t simply hand them out; she gathered the children, sat with them, and began to read aloud. Stories of the sun and the moon, bright skies, and blessings came to life as she pointed to the pictures, making the words jump off the page. The children’s eyes lit up. They weren’t just given books—they were given the joy of imagination.
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“You can’t just stick a book in a child’s hand. You have to empower them. You read with them, you say, ‘See the bright sun,’ and show them the picture. That’s when the story becomes alive.” – Roseline
As the children listened, their laughter and curiosity grew. Many had never experienced a moment like this before—a dedicated storytime where reading was celebrated and encouraged. When the stories were finished, the children were able to take home the very books they had heard, holding in their hands something that would continue to inspire them long after that day.
"She didn’t simply hand them out; she gathered the children, sat with them, and began to read aloud. Stories of the sun and the moon, bright skies, and blessings came to life as she pointed to the pictures, making the words jump off the page."
The gathering wasn’t planned with flyers or announcements. It was simple. Word spread: “It’s reading time! Who wants to read?” And one by one, children came running—because they knew Mommy Rose. They trusted her. They wanted to be part of the joy she always carried with her.
Conclusion
That day was more than storytelling. It was a reminder that books are more than paper and ink. They are bridges—bridges to imagination, to confidence, and to opportunity.
This is what KEDO is about: creating moments of learning, joy, and hope in communities where children deserve every chance to dream. Storytime may seem small, but for these children, it was a spark—one that can ignite a lifelong love of learning.
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