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.

Layonnie 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. 

Jesse 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.

Jonae attended Dunbar Senior High School when she authored her books. She has written three books with Shout Mouse Press, Trinitoga, The Day Tajon Got Shot, and most recently, Deena Misses Her Mom, when Jonae was a senior in high school.