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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Rochelle was a student at E.L. Haynes when she authored her books. She likes to go shopping and likes cheerleading.
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Taijah is sixteen years old and attended Ballou Senior High School in Washington, DC when she authored her books. She has written two children's books with Reach. Taijah likes to model and take a lot of pictures. She is a lead tutor for Reach.
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Temil is an outgoing young lady who attended Dunbar HS when she authored her books. Temil is likes to run track and to cheer. She is intelligent and athletic. Her favorite subject is math. She likes to write action and drama. Temil wrote her first book with Shout Mouse, Trinitoga, in seventh grade. She was in ninth grade when she wrote The Day Tajon Got Shot, and in tenth grade when she wrote Spanky the Pup: All Dogs Must Go.
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Artrise attended Eastern Senior High School when she authored her book. She is quiet and calm and likes to work with kids. She also likes to draw. She's a dancer and cheerleaders and likes to play basketball.
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Ashley attended Ballou Senior High School in DC when she authored her book. Her dream is to be a producer and an R&B singer and one day perform at the BET Awards. She is also a great athlete.
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I’m Samaria. I was 15 years old when I wrote my book. I like to draw and paint anything, especially people and landscapes. This is my first book with Reach and Shout Mouse. I wanted to write this book because I like to express myself with art, and now I get to do it with words! I hope that when kids read our book they learn that it’s okay to ask for help when you need it.
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My name is Joseph (he/him). I was a junior in high school when I wrote my first book with Shout Mouse Press and I was a senior when I wrote my story, “Democracy How?,” in What It Cost Us. At this moment in my life, I am trying to find a balance. I have not yet, but I will let you know when I do! In the future, I plan to go to grad school and study medicine in hopes of becoming a radiology oncologist. I want readers of this book to know that you are never alone. I want parents to know that it’s okay to listen to kids. And I want kids to know that their feelings matter, and it’s okay to speak up.
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I’m Danya. I was a 16-year-old 11th grader at Anacostia High School when I wrote my book. When there’s not a pandemic, I like to go to the mall with friends or go to parks with my family. I hope this book helps young readers learn about problem solving and good communication.
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My name is Damarco and I was a 17-year-old senior at Luke C. Moore High School in Washington, DC when he wrote his book. I enjoy basketball and making clothing. I’ll be dropping a new clothing line soon, and I hope you’ll check it out! This is my first book. I hope that this story will provide all our readers some understanding of the impact of police violence.
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I am Emilie, and I was 15 years old. when I wrote my book. I am a sophomore at Coolidge High School in Washington, DC. I like playing sports, writing, baking, and cooking. This is my first book. I wrote this book because in this world there is a lot of injustice against African Americans, and letting kids learn about this through story is a good way to spread the word and get them talking.
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My name is Geralyn, GiGi for short. I was a 16-year-old junior at Anacostia High School when I wrote my book. Outside of school, I enjoy hanging out with friends and shopping. I hope to build on my love of people through a career in psychology or sociology. I want young readers of our book to know that just because they’re little doesn’t mean they can’t make a difference in the world.
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My name is Shatyia, and I was a sophomore at H.D. Woodson High School when I wrote my book. My favorite activities are drawing, reading, and cooking. This is my first book. I hope that my young readers recognize that someone like you can have a huge impact on others, whether big or small. I hope this story inspires you to be a better person, and to always stand up for what you believe in.
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My name Is Daveena. I was 15 years old when I wrote my book. I like to dance and cheer. I wrote this book because I want children to be able to talk about what’s going on in their daily lives, and to discuss why Black people are in the position we are in. I hope readers understand that you can change things in this world. You can always help out the people you love.
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My name is Anthony, and I was a junior at H.D. Woodson High School in Washington, DC when I wrote my book. I am a bit of a quiet person and I love to be outdoors. This is my first book. I hope that all our readers will enjoy this story that we wrote. We wrote it for you.
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My name is Diarou and I was a fifteen-year-old sophomore at Calvin Coolidge High School when I wrote my book. I really like fashion and I love to do hair. My most important purpose is to make money and make my mom proud. This is my first book. I wrote this story to help kids who have a hard time adapting to a new environment, like I did when I came to this country. I want them to know that just because you are living in a new environment, with people of different backgrounds, it does not make you an outsider. You will always find someone you can relate to.
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