​"I established Curious Kiddos and wrote the series Annie's Appalachian Adventures to mend hearts, open minds, and provide kids with a way to love themselves no matter the circumstances life has placed them in."

"I support Curious Kiddos because I know the passion my wife Hannah has for kids regardless of their background. I also understand the struggles our youth face today. No child should be left with the hopeless feeling and they should always know there is light at the end of the tunnel." 

"The stories encourage children to seek emotional support from caring adults and peers. Through creative and thoughtful dialogue, Evans' readers are reminded to take care of themselves and to communicate their feelings, thoughts, and problems to foster healthy relationships, self esteem, and resiliency. Evans uses sensitive insight, age appropriate language, and empathetic storytelling to handle a tough topic." 

"My passion has always been to use the gift of creativity God has given me to help and serve others. These books allow me to express such difficult/emotional topics through art. My hope is that my artwork tells the story that words are unable to, so I can leave a lasting impression on each reader. I feel blessed I am able to use my art in such a way."

“I am very happy to contribute artwork to Annie’s Appalachian Adventures, a project which serves to fill a serious gap in mental health resources for children. My experiences in education have made clear that children and adolescents need this kind of access to strategies for coping with psychological trauma, navigating personal and community identities, and empowering themselves by building self-esteem and self-worth in the face of unique conditions of adversity.”