Grandma, Jaye Kephart, a Denver businesswoman Jaye brainstormed ideas on how to create a legacy for her sister, Susan, diagnosed with terminal cancer. Jaye made a box-kit of sorts, containing all the materials needed for making personal audio recordings of children’s stories, including helpful hints and reading instructions. In addition to fostering literacy, Jaye felt these recordings would ensure a deeply personal connection between Susan and her grandchildren, even when Susan was no longer “there.” Technology has a come along way since that 1990s experiment with audio cassettes. Ripple is an easy, cost-effective way to promote literacy and strengthen important family connections.