Ashley
Ashley
Ashley was 16 years old when she became a published author. Her dream is to be a producer and an R&B singer and one day perform at the BET Awards. She is also a great athlete.
BOOKS BY ASHLEY
2015 INDIEFAB Finalist: Child Author Book of the Year
by Daijha, Ashley, and Makayla of Reach Incorporated
Jasmine wants to make a difference in her community, but sometimes she feels like a little girl in a big, big world. She feels helpless in the face of the problems she sees around her, like homelessness and kids skipping school. But when she begins taking small steps to solve these problems, and recognizes the power of her BIG personality, the impact she makes may surprise even her.
ISBN: 978-0996927437
Age: 4-9
Lexile: 500L
Page Count: 38
Published: Fall 2015
by Ashley, Daequan, and Rico of Reach Incorporated
Story: Da’Monte walks home deflated after watching a friend get bullied. Afraid, he did nothing. Wishing he was braver, he confided in his grandmother, who provided a powerful surprise. With a magical hoodie provided by the family matriarch, Da’Monte becomes brave and bold. The bullies better watch out.
Story Behind the Story: In this fresh take on a superhero story, these teen authors reclaim the hoodie as a symbol not of intimidation or threat, but of courage and selflessness. Hoodie is the new Cape. In the context of continued racial profiling of and violence towards young black men in this country, this reimagining could not be more timely, or more necessary.
ISBN: 978-0692300787
Age: 4-9
Lexile: 600L
Page Count: 36
Published: Fall 2014
