Darrin

Darrin is a creative young man who co-authored Spanky the Pup, Mariah Finds a Way and Flutterbugs. He attended Eastern Senior High when he authored his books. He is interested in computer science and art.

BOOKS BY DARRIN

Flutterbugs: The Story of Spice & Cabbage

by Artrise, Darrin, and Litzi of Reach Incorporated

Cabbage and Spice are two caterpillars who become friends but are forced into different schools and lifestyles when one grows up to be a moth and the other a butterfly. In their insect world, butterflies and moths are taught to hate each other-- butterflies are “spectacular” and loved by humans, while moths are seen as pests. Will the two be able to overcome these barriers and remain friends?

ISBN: 978-0996927406
Age: 4-9
Lexile: 590L
Page Count: 40
Published: Fall 2015

Mariah Finds A Way

by Marc, Darrin, and Makayla of Reach Incorporated

Story: Mariah really wants to take over her parents’ fruit shop one day, but they don’t think she can do it. Why? Because she’s blind. When her parents leave on vacation, Mariah gets her hands on the keys to the store. With the help of her parrot sidekick, Blue, Mariah must find a way to get the job done.

Story Behind the Story: Inspired by the #WeNeedDiverseBooks campaign, which promotes diversity not only of race but of religion, orientation, culture, and ability, these teen authors chose to tell an empowering story about a protagonist who was blind.

ISBN: 978-0692300824
Age: 4-9
Lexile: 600L
Page Count: 36
Published: Fall 2014

Spanky the Pup: All Dogs Must Go

by Abreona, Darrin, Rochelle, and Temil of Reach Incorporated

Closing Day is coming to the animal shelter, and “All Dogs Must Go.” Spanky, who was born with just three legs, is both excited and terrified: Does this mean he will finally be adopted? Spanky’s abandonment as a pup have left him with a deep desire to be loved, and his worries sometimes make him feel hopeless. While Pepper the mean chihuahua tries to tear him down, Dorothy the friendly pit bull tries to cheer him up. Can she help Spanky learn to be his own lovable self and finally get adopted?

ISBN: 978-1945434013
Age: 2-4
Lexile: 530L
Page Count: 46
Published: Fall 2016