Young Boy With No Books Asks Mailman For Junk Mail To Satisfy His Bibliophilism

Oct 11, 2020

When postal carrier Ron Lynch realized that a then 12-year-old Mathew Flores only had junk mail to read in 2015, he stepped up and got people across the country to donate books to him.

Not all children like to read. That's a shame because reading is a valuable activity that promotes self-education. Children who do read may find they gain an educational edge those who don't read lack. Sadly, some children wish to read but can't. They don't have easy access to books. One young boy found a solution to his dilemma. He asked a postal worker for junk mail so he could continue his reading.

Lots of people discard junk mail. One youngster shows all reading material has value. And his story is uplifting.

A then 12-year-old Mathew Flores asked postal worker Ron Lynch for the extra junk mail. Lynch realized he could do something even better for young Mathew, ABC News reported. He'd help him acquire some books. The way Lunch did so was not unexpected: posting on Facebook. Lynch let others on social media about Mathew and asked if anyone would be willing to send some books to the kid.

Mathew now has a massive library of books in his home. People responded enthusiastically by sending him their favorite books. Lynch's Facebook post reached people worldwide. Books arrived from all over the globe.

The story highlights the idea that young persons have not given up on traditional books. In the digital age, people, young and old, spend enormous time online or reading e-books. Many feel concerned that the classic, the hardcover book may become a relic from the past. That won't happen as long as people continue to treasure their value. Mathew shows that the future of traditional books may appear bright.

Technology and computers do possess immense value. Without computers and technology, Lynch would not have had a way to alert book lovers worldwide about Mathew's situation. So, modern technology did its part in helping out the young man.

Ron Lynch does deserve immense credit for his kind and thoughtful act. Few people take time out to help a stranger, but Lynch didn't want to see Mathew go without his precious reading material. Lynch reached out to other good souls, and the result is a heartwarming one.

Do you have a friend or family member who's an avid book reader? Maybe you know someone who enjoys feel-good human interest stories. Let them read about the story of Mathew and his new book collection. It might make their day.