Reading Ayn Needs to Practice by Kailey Ayn Tan felt like a throwback to my childhood. I used to take classical flute and voice lessons, which took a lot of time from me. I needed to practice everyday, especially when my recitals were just around the corner. I remember motivating myself with the latest VHS rentals from Video City once I survived my recitals. This tactic has worked for me, and the reward system was similarly employed in the book.
The protagonist is relatable and her ordeal feels familiar to many children. Even if I no longer play the flute that much and sing regularly, I still feel disciplined enough to observe my daily routine of exercise and writing. It seems that the discipline that I have gained from practicing music is already ingrained in my system, albeit in other aspects of my life. I believe that this book will teach kids the value of perseverance and hard work. Children need books like Ayn Needs to Practice in order to normalize preparation. Sometimes, seeing yourself in a book is all that it takes to motivate you. And this book is going to help children who find themselves too lazy to practice their musical instruments. This can also be applied to other fields that require practice, such as sports and mental training. Children need to learn the value of hard work, and the rewards that come with being persistent.
I would like to commend the author for her efforts to motivate children who are in a similar situation that she is in. She has also done an excellent job with the book’s illustrations. I hope that she will write more books about her own life experiences so that she can help and inspire children to read and reach for the stars.
Ayn Needs to Practice by Kailey Ayn Tan is now available!