Kahliya
Kahliya
Khaliya was a student at Anacostia High School when she authored her book. Her hobbies include boxing and playing basketball. She was in eleventh grade when she wrote Deena Misses Her Mom, her first book. She is also the author of Adventures in Ana Park.
“I hope children who read this book will learn that having a parent in jail isn’t the end of the world. Things will get better. You just have to stay strong.”
BOOKS BY KHALIYA
by Trevon and Kahliya of Reach Incorporated
Where can you go to grill half-smokes, captain pirate ships, shoot hoops, feed ducks, and watch the sun set magnificently over the river? Welcome to historic Anacostia Park, in Southeast Washington, D.C. Join us on an adventure through this local landmark through the eyes of D.C.’s youngest residents, and feel the ordinary become extraordinary.
ISBN: 978-1-945434-94-5
Age: 2-4
Lexile: 500L
Page Count: 32
Published: Fall 2018
by Jonae, Jesse, Layonnie, and Kahliya of Reach Incorporated
Lately, Deena has been getting angry. A lot. She acts out in school and keeps getting in trouble. Everyone is surprised because she used to be very calm, but that was before her mother went to jail. Her dad, her grandma, and her best friend Josey all do their best to help her out, but Deena doesn’t want to talk about it. Will a day at the carnival with her Dad help her open up?
ISBN: 978-1945434075
Age: 4-9
Lexile: 520L
Page Count: 40
Published: Fall 2017
