Anaya was a fourteen-year-old sophomore at Ballou High School when she wrote Money Marcus. Her hobbies include running track and being a part of JROTC. This is her first Reach children’s book. She wrote this book to let kids know that money can be useful, but that true friendship is more important. It’s good to have the right friendships around you and people who care.

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.

Talik 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.