ReadQuest – from endless scrolling to endless stories.

Hello! My name is André, and I’m passionate about making reading an engaging, fun, and lifelong habit for children and teens. That’s why I’ve created ReadQuest—an AI-powered app that brings stories to life with interactive chapter summaries, gamification, and personalized recommendations.

Reading has shaped who I am, and I believe it can have the same transformative power for the next generation. With your support, we can spark a love for reading in young people, empowering them with knowledge, imagination, and creativity. Your contribution will help us make reading more exciting and accessible than ever before.

By supporting ReadQuest, you're not just backing an app—you’re supporting a movement to make reading more engaging and accessible for young people. Studies show that children who read regularly are more likely to excel in school and develop strong analytical skills. ReadQuest will help kids build these habits early, in a fun and interactive way.

Your contribution will help create a platform that makes reading a favorite pastime for children and teens around the world, fostering creativity, learning, and imagination. We’ve successfully completed similar educational projects, and ReadQuest builds on those foundations to address a global need for better reading engagement tools.

Detailed spending plan This plan shows exactly how funds will be used to maximize the app's potential and impact on young readers.

1. App Development (40%)

Feature Development: $15,000

Building core app features like personalized book recommendations, interactive quizzes, and gamified progress tracking.

User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) Design: $7,000

Creating an engaging, kid-friendly interface with accessible, intuitive navigation to ensure users can easily interact with the app.

Backend Infrastructure: $8,000

Setting up servers, data storage, and systems to support scalable performance, data management, and AI recommendation algorithms.

Testing and Quality Assurance (QA): $5,000

Conducting extensive testing to ensure the app functions smoothly across devices, focusing on minimizing bugs and improving performance.

Total: $35,000

2. Content Acquisition and Licensing (20%)

Book Licensing Fees: $10,000

Securing rights for a variety of titles across genres to ensure a diverse library that appeals to different age groups and interests.

Content Creation and Curation: $5,000

Working with educators and literary experts to select appropriate books and develop summaries, quizzes, and interactive content aligned with educational goals.

Total: $15,000

3. Marketing and Outreach (15%)

Digital Marketing: $6,000

Running targeted social media ads, SEO campaigns, and online promotions to reach parents, teachers, and schools.

Community Engagement and Partnerships: $3,000

Collaborating with schools, libraries, and educational organizations to promote ReadQuest as a resource for fostering literacy and healthy screen habits.

Public Relations (PR): $3,000

Building relationships with media and influencers to raise awareness and generate positive coverage about the app and its mission.

Total: $12,000

4. Data Security and Compliance (10%)

Privacy and Security Compliance: $3,000

Ensuring compliance with data protection laws (e.g., COPPA and GDPR) to safeguard users' privacy and maintain high standards of data security.

Data Encryption and Security Systems: $2,000

Implementing robust data encryption measures and secure logins to protect user information and build trust with parents.

Total: $5,000

5. Operations and Administrative Costs (10%)

Project Management: $4,000

Coordinating development, content creation, and marketing efforts to ensure the project stays on track and within budget.

Legal and Accounting: $2,000

Covering legal expenses for app compliance, trademarking, and accounting services to maintain financial transparency.

Office Supplies and Software: $1,000

Purchasing essential tools, software licenses, and other resources necessary for smooth project operations.

Total: $7,000

6. Contingency (5%)

Unforeseen Costs: $4,000

Setting aside funds for unexpected expenses, such as additional testing, extra marketing needs, or minor app updates post-launch.

Total: $4,000

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Summary

App Development: $35,000 (40%)

Content Acquisition and Licensing: $15,000 (20%)

Marketing and Outreach: $12,000 (15%)

Data Security and Compliance: $5,000 (10%)

Operations and Administrative Costs: $7,000 (10%)

Contingency: $4,000 (5%)

Total Donation Goal: $78,000