Jocktavious

Jock was a student at Ballou High School when he wrote his books. His favorite subject is math. He loves to play basketball and football. This is his first book. He wrote Georgia in the Jungle to encourage kids to read and also to help students get through grief. He is also the author of Breonna Marches Through Time. By writing this book he hopes that kids of all ages can learn about our past, present, and future. He hopes they can have a different perspective and take a stand for Black lives.

Books by Jock

Breonna Marches Through Time

by Daveena , Geralyn, Jocktavious, Shatiya of Reach Incorporated

Daveena, Geralyn, Jocktavious, and Shatyia wanted to create a story that both speaks to the history of racial injustice, and honors the young people who are (and have been) fighting for change. They wanted to create a story that said the names of those who we have lost to police brutality. For this reason, they named the protagonist "Breonna" after Breonna Taylor. Breonna is an 8-year-old time traveler living in Southeast DC. As she watches 2020 Black Lives Matter protests, she sees her once-vibrant community wilt into sadness and anger. She is filled with questions about what is going on and why — and she’s determined to do something about it. Breonna travels back in time and then sees the future in order to learn about the power of speaking out. Can a visit with a youth activist from the past inspire her to bring change to the present day?

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ISBN: 978-1-950807-07-9
Age: 4-9
Lexile: 570L
Page Count: 38
Published: Fall 2020

Georgia in the Jungle

by Jock, Jailah, Victoria, and Jesse of Reach Incorporated

Georgia is having a hard time. A really hard time. Her best friend, Sienna, has passed away. She’s shutting down in school, ignoring texts from her friends, and won’t even eat her Chicken Alfredo (her favorite!) for dinner. Her mother knows she’s hurting and takes her to an overnight at the zoo to cheer her up. That night, the zoo animals visit her in a dream and talk to her about their experience with loss. Can these thoughtful animals help Georgia open up about her grief and start to find a path forward?

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