This document discusses the author's love of reading from a young age when entertainment options were limited. It provides a brief history of reading before discussing different ways people can read now, including print and digital formats. The author shares their favorite genres are science fiction, fantasy, and classic literature. They recall how reading allowed their imagination to travel anywhere. The summary concludes that if stranded on an island, the author would want medicine, coffee, and a good book.

1. Kevin M. Elliott
KME Creations

2. Suddenly I heard a Rapping
at my Chamber Door…
 I was tuned in to reading for
entertainment as a young
child, before computers, kindles, and
when there was only 3 channels on
television.
 “There is nothing on TV to watch!” to
which my Grandfather aptly
replied, go read a book.
 This simple yet effective statement
changed my perception of
entertainment, as well as opened my
mind to creativity and imagination.

3. History of Reading
 The history of reading dates back to the invention of
writing during the 4th millennium BC.
 Although reading print text is now an important way
for the general population to access information, this
has not always been the case. With some
exceptions, only a small percentage of the
population in many countries was considered literate
before the Industrial Revolution.
 Some of the pre-modern societies with generally
high literacy rates included classical Athens and the
Islamic Caliphate.

4. Ways to Read ?
 Print - Books, Newspapers, Magazines
 Digital - Kindle, Ipad, PC’s, Laptops and
Cell Phones

5. What’s Your Story ?
 Books come in a wide range be
it, Fiction, Non Fiction and Other
 There are also many
genre, History, Science, Horror, F
antasy, Science
Fiction, Biography’s and many
more….
Some of my favorite Authors are
pictured to the right….

6. My Genre
 Science Fiction
 Fantasy
 Classic Literature
 History
 Science

7. A Captured Imagination
 With reading, I found I was no longer
confined to my room.
 I could ride a raft with Huck Finn, Journey
to some unknown Universe or
 Go to a world of Sword and Sorcery
even to Hell and Back.

8. Summary
 When I was asked what 3 things would
you want with you if you where stranded
on a island.
 Medicine, Coffee, and a good Book.
Quote the Raven……Nevermore

10. Contact Info
Kevin M. Elliott
Phone: 702-421-5713
E-mail: Kevin@kmecreations.com
On the Web:
www.kmecreations.com