Khalil's Swagtown Adventure
Khalil's Swagtown Adventure
by Kyare, Za'Metria, and Litzi of Reach Incorporated
Story: Khalil is tired of hearing his parents fight. As they scream, he retreats to his closet and writes a letter to his future self, dreaming of escape. To his surprise, this future self – called Bruh – shows up to provide support. Together, they visit a fantastical place called Swagtown and learn how families can communicate better.
Story Behind the Story: These teen authors knew that kids need to see themselves and their own struggles represented in the stories they read in order to know they are not alone. They also like things that are outlandish and wacky! This story is a smart and fun combination of both.
ISBN: 978-0692300800
Age: 4-9
Lexile: 540L
Page Count: 42
Published: Fall 2014
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Meet the Authors
As reading tutors to elementary-aged students, the teens of Reach noticed that few children's books reflected their lived experience as youth of color. So they decided to take action and write their own. Now these D.C. teens are diversifying children's literature, one smart-fun-real-brave-bold story at a time.
Litzi was a student at Ballou High School when she authored her books. She has been a Reach tutor for three years. She loves reading, writing, as well as working with children, which is why she loves working for Reach.