Young Authors' Pages — Shout Mouse Press

J'yona

J’yona is very athletic. She dances, sings, plays basketball, softball and tackle football. Her experience as a football player on a boys team was very fun and terrifying at the same time and she would do it all again. She went to DC Prep Edgewood Middle Campus when she authored her book. She likes to eat fries and bacon (separately). Her favorite colors are purple, blue, and pink. She wants this book to inform kids around the world that don't experience these events to know what is going on in our world.

Beacon HouseKathy CrutcherAugust 10, 2016The Day Tajon Got ShotComment

T'Asia

T’Asia was in middle school when she wrote her first book The Day Tajon Got Shot and was 18 when she wrote What It Cost US. She is a graduate of Benjamin Banneker High School and is currently working and trying to reinvent my clothing business. When she’s older, she would like to be in the art field, working in fashion, painting, drawing, and modeling. She wants readers to know that when things get hard, you can still persevere and find things that make you happy so that you can keep pushing.

Beacon HouseKathy CrutcherAugust 10, 2016The Day Tajon Got Shot, What It Cost UsComment

Jeanet

Jeanet attended Imagine Hope when she authored her book. She likes to dance and sing and play basketball with her best friends. She loves to read and write. Her favorite book is called Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan. This is the first book she has written and so far she has liked it! She hope that Tajon could still live, but she hopes that people will understand the book so they can change their attitudes and be more peaceful as a nation.

Beacon HouseKathy CrutcherAugust 10, 2016The Day Tajon Got ShotComment

Shamya

Shamya

Shamya 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.

ReachKathy CrutcherAugust 10, 2016A to Z: The Real DCComment

Ricardo

Ricardo

Ricardo 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.

ReachKathy CrutcherAugust 10, 2016A to Z: The Real DCComment

Neehma

Neehma

Neehma attended Eastern High School when she authored her book. In addition to being a Reach tutor, she is a singer, dancer, and swimmer... or floater. She loves to talk - it's her passion in life. She is glad she was able to be a part of the Shootback project. She was able to take pictures of DC and kids will get to read their book. When she grows up she wants to go to NC Central and become a psychologist. Her goal in life is to be successful!

ReachKathy CrutcherAugust 10, 2016A to Z: The Real DCComment

Napresha

Napresha

Napresha attended Perry Street Prep when she authored her book. She really enjoyed her three years at Reach and was proud to become Junior Staff. She is upset that this was her last summer working with Reach. This summer was really fun, and she enjoyed working with the Shootback project and taking photos of DC. During her free time she enjoys writing poetry, talking on the phone, and taking pictures. She plans on going to college and is considering studying nursing or social work.

ReachKathy CrutcherAugust 10, 2016A to Z: The Real DCComment

Fatimah

Fatimah

Fatimah attended Eastern Senior High School when she authored her book. She enjoyed tutoring students with Reach, though sports and other commitments made it hard for her to be a consistent tutor. She loved working with Shootback and plans to continue her interest in photography in college next year. She enjoyed taking pictures and is thinking about making it her career. The project helped her get the real feeling of how it's going to be as a professional photographer.

ReachKathy CrutcherAugust 10, 2016A to Z: The Real DCComment

Arveone

Arveone

Arveone was a student at Ballou Senior High School when she authored her book. She enjoyed Shootback because she learned to take pictures of great things. Now, she wants to be a professional photographer because she loves to take pictures. Being a Reach tutor has taught her a lot and has been very important in her life. It makes her want to go out and do better things. She doesn't know what she would have done if she hadn't joined Reach. Her hobbies include cheerleading, basketball, and track. In the future she wants to graduate high school, provide for herself, and get a house and a car.

ReachKathy CrutcherAugust 10, 2016A to Z: The Real DCComment

Abreona

Abreona

Abreona was a student at Eastern Senior High School when she authored her books. She is the author of two children's books, Spanky the Pup when she was in tenth grade, and Carla and the Jazzed-Up Scorch-Torch Funtastic Sneaker when he was a junior. She enjoyes eating, watching YouTube, and trying new things. She wants to go to beauty school and open her own nail and hair salon.

ReachKathy CrutcherAugust 3, 2016Spanky the Pup: All Dogs Must Go, CarlaComment

Dache

Dache

Dache is from Washington, DC and was a junior at Mckinley Tech High School when she authored her book. She loves sherbet, which was an inspiration to come up with the main character, Sherbert. Writing this book was a way for her to bring all of her favorite treats to life while also making a connection to her real life troubles with anger.

ReachKathy CrutcherAugust 3, 2016Drip Drip: The Story of the Angry SherbetComment

Darrin

Darrin

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

ReachKathy CrutcherAugust 3, 2016Mariah Finds a Way, Flutterbugs: The Story of Spice & Cabbage, Spanky the Pup: All Dogs Must GoComment

Dartavius

Dartavius

Dartavius is a student at Dunbar High School. His dream is to become an actor. Critics have called him a beautifully talented illustrator. He was a sophomore when he wrote his first children's book, Drip Drip: The Story of the Angry Sherbet, which he has read too many times. He is also the author of Madison, Sit Down!

ReachKathy CrutcherAugust 3, 2016Drip Drip: The Story of the Angry Sherbet, Madison Sit Down, TiffanyComment

Destiney

Destiney

Destiney was student at Anacostia High School hen she wrote her books. Her hobby is working with young children because kids are the future. She writes this book to inspire children. We all have problems, but we are all able to get through them.

ReachKathy CrutcherAugust 3, 2016Taking Down Ms. Moody, Out of Breath: Kendra's Big SecretComment

Ericka

Ericka

Ericka is from Washington, DC and currently lives in the SE area. She was a senior at Ballou Senior High School when she authored her book. She loves to write, which was the main reason she decided to help write this story. This is her first book, and she dreams to one day write her own book and be a wonderful lawyer. Creating the plot of the story was fun for her to be able to explore the world of not people or animals but sweet treats.

ReachKathy CrutcherAugust 3, 2016Drip Drip: The Story of the Angry SherbetComment

Kairon

Kairon

Kairon is sixteen years old and in the eleventh grade. He likes to hang out with friends and play basketball and football. He wrote this book because it seemed like something fun to do and he wanted to see what it was like. He hopes his readers learn that if you love something you should go out and give it your all and strive for greatness.

ReachKathy CrutcherAugust 3, 2016Out of Breath: Kendra's Big Secret, CarlaComment

Marques

Marques

Marques was student at Ballou Senior High School when he authored his books. He is originally from Detroit. He will eat sherbet more than ice cream any day. He likes to read, draw, play games, and play chess. Marques is also a co-author of A to Z: The Real DC. He wrote that book to get kids to know about their city and hopefully to get them to go out and explore. He has had a lot of fun writing books and hopes to continue.

ReachKathy CrutcherAugust 3, 2016Drip Drip: The Story of the Angry Sherbet, A to Z: The Real DCComment

R.E.L.

R.E.L.

R.E.L. was an 11th grader at Ballou Senior High School when she authored her book. She likes to dance, read, write, and draw. This is her first time writing a book with Reach and she is very excited. She’s met a lot of people through Reach and she really hopes that her readers will like her book.

ReachKathy CrutcherAugust 3, 2016Time for Change: The Lion and the Hyena StoryComment

Naseem

Naseem

Naseem was a student at Ballou Senior High School when he authored his books. He likes to play basketball and listen to music. Reach is a good learning experience for him and he really enjoys working for them. He thinks this book is awesome. Make sure you read it.

ReachKathy CrutcherAugust 3, 2016Taking Down Ms. Moody, Time for Change: The Lion and the Hyena StoryComment

Aderemi

Aderemi

Remi was a student at Perry Street Prep and KIPP College Preparatory School when he authored his books. He likes to read, sketch, catch up on political news, be a well-rounded and intellectual person, and help others. He is also the co-author of a Reach book called The Blue Spark. He hopes his readers learn that despite personal struggles, individuals can overcome obstacles and understand others.

ReachKathy CrutcherAugust 3, 2016The Blue Spark, Out of Breath: Kendra's Big SecretComment