Dewan was a fifteen-year-old sophomore at Roosevelt High School when he wrote Money Marcus. He likes playing basketball, listening to music, playing chess, and eating. This is his first Reach book. He wrote this story so he could help kids choose their friends.
Read MoreTrevon Evans was a senior at Richard Wright Public Charter School when he wrote Adventures in Ana Park. He likes to draw and to play football and basketball. He wants to start playing lacrosse, and in the future he would like to be a visual artist. He wants this book to be something that kids can relate to, especially because many of them know Anacostia Park. The book shows images of kids having fun at the park, and he wants young readers to take away that they should enjoy their childhood.
Read MoreSynia was a sophomore at Ballou Senior High School when she wrote Tyrell’s Big Move. She loves to eat and read. She like mystery books. This is her first children’s book with Reach and Shout Mouse Press. Her dream is to become a lawyer.
Read MoreJada waa senior at Thurgood Marshall Academy. She works at Six Flags America. In her spare time she likes to eat and skateboard. This is her first children’s book. The experience was fun and challenging. Writing this book showed her that she can work with other people to put something good together, which she thought she couldn’t do. She hopes readers will relate to the story and that this book helps kids learn how to read.
Read MoreTalik was a junior at Dunbar Senior High School. He loves to play sports like football and basketball. His dream is to become a licensed barber or an NFL football player. In his free time, he likes spending time with his family and friends. Writing his first children’s book with Reach and Shout Mouse was a fantastic experience because he’s never done it before and he believes it’s important to explore new things.
Read MoreBrittany was a tenth grader at Eastern Senior High School when she wrote Tiffany and The Two Missing Teeth. She likes to take care of kids. She sings in her school choir and dances. This is her first children’s book. She hopes readers learn from this book not to be shy, and that they can be themselves even on their worst days. They can always make the better of it. She wanted to write a children’s book because she wanted to see how it felt to write for kids and to change how they view things.
Read MoreIndia was a 17-year-old senior at Anacostia High School when she wrote Finding Mumbo. She’s a happy person. This is her first book. She wanted to write this story because growing up she loved reading, and she loves imagining kids having fun reading her book.
Read MoreEssence was a 17-year-old junior at Washington Leadership Academy when she wrote Finding Mumbo. She likes clothes and everything about clothes, money and everything about money, food and everything about food, and getting her hair done. She wrote this book to share her experience about what it’s like growing up in D.C... and about how much she loves mumbo sauce.
Read MoreMalik was a 17-year-old senior at Dunbar High School when he wrote Finding Mumbo. He likes to explore and go to new places. This is his first children’s book with Reach and Shout Mouse. He hopes by reading and enjoying this story his readers will learn the importance of responsibility.
Read MoreMakiya was a student Friendship Collegiate when she authored her books. She has written two books with Shout Mouse. She was fifteen when she wrote The Day Tajon Git Shot, and sixteen when she wrote her first picture book, Madison, Sit Down!
Read MoreMikala was a student at Eastern High School when she authored her book. When she grows up, she wants to be a chef. Madison, Sit Down! was her first children's book. She was a junior when she wrote it. She liked seeing the illustrations and putting everyone's ideas together to make the book. She hopes that kids reading it understand that you can make new friends all the time.
Read MoreAshley was a student at Eastern High School when she authored her book. She has tutored at Payne Elementary School since 2015. Ashley is a very passionate person, and she enjoys staying on her phone, and spending time with friends. She was a junior when she wrote Speak! Amaya Finds Her Voice, which was her first book. She hopes kids really like it.
Read MoreRomel was a student at Ballou High School when he authored her book. He likes to box. One day, he wants to be an artist who gives back to his community. He was a sophmore when he published Speak! Amaya Finds Her Voice. It was his first publication, and he's gonna make sure that every kid in the world reads his book.
Read MoreDe'Asia was a student at Dunbar High School when she authored her book. She is a cheerleader and her dream is to be a writer. Speak: Amaya Finds Her Voice was De'Asia's first book. She was in tenth grade when she wrote it. She wants people who read the book to realize that you shouldn't be afraid to do something because of a disability. You can do anything if you put your mind to it.
Read MoreKhaliya 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.
Read MoreLayonnie was a student at Dunbar Senior High School when she authored her book. She has been a Reach Incorporated tutor since September 2016 and really enjoys working with students. Layonnie's hobbies are boxing, traveling, and going outdoors with her friends. She was a junior in high school when she wrote her first book, Deena Misses Her Mom. She hopes to send a message that even at a young age, you can get through hard times by communicating.
Read MoreJesse attended Thurgood Marshall Academy when he authored his books. He likes to travel, eat, and sleep. He wrote Deena Misses Her Mom when he was in the tenth grade, and hopes that it show kids that they can stand strong. He also wrote Georgia in the Jungle when he was a senior to help kids learn that life isn’t always easy, but things will always get better.
Read MoreCassandra was a student at Friendship Collegiate Academy in Washington, DC when she authored her book. She has been working with Reach Incorporated since September 2016. She enjoys cooking and working with others. In college, she will major in culinary studies and business. In the future, she will own a restaurant. She was a junior when she wrote Carla and the Jazzed-Up Scorch-Torch Funtastic Sneakers, her first book. She wanted to write a children's book so she can inspire other young people.
Read MoreShamya attended Ballou High school when she authored her book. Her favorite colors are purple, blue, and pink. Her favorite thing to do is take pictures of herself, of course. Working with the Reach program is awesome because they all work together in the summer. During the year, she enjoyed working with Reach because she got to know each other and got to help kids. She signed up to be a tutor again.
Read MoreRicardo tutored for Reach at Perry Street Prep. He then attended Dunbar High School, and was sad that they didn't have Reach. He enjoyed working for Reach because he was able to spend time with his friends while helping kids be better readers. Working with Shootback was a fun experience. He enjoyed taking pictures all over the city. In his spare time he likes to play basketball and video games with his friends.
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