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Riley Allen   Book #1

My Name is Riley Allen. I am currently nine years old and I live in Newnan, Georgia. Many people are interested to know that my hobbies include making flip books, drawing and playing video games. Most of the time I surround myself with people that I care about.  Some of those people are my dad, my stepmom Tammie, Skylynn, Ninny and PawPaw. 

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Ja'Kiah Chester   Book #2

My name is Ja'kiah Chester and I am seven years old and I live in Newnan, Georgia. I like to watch YouTube and TikTok! I hang around my sister in my free time. I love my mom, dad, sisters, and brothers. 

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Annalise Williams   Book #3

My name is Annalise Williams. I was born in the Ukraine. I was adopted with my brother when I was 8 years old. My favorite memory of coming to the United States was going to a restaurant and getting a toy.

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Victor DePadova   Book #4

Victor is 11 years old and a sixth grader in Little Falls, New Jersey. He enjoys gardening, baking and video gaming. Writing never came easily for Victor, but he really enjoyed writing this book and looks forward to writing more in the future. Many thanks to Stan Tucker and Leap for Literacy for helping to share his story.

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Harper Lummus   Book #5   

Harper Lummus is 10 years old and lives in Atlanta, Georgia. He loves to play tennis, make stories, and play with his friends. Last summer he entered the Share Your Story Program and made a book about 2 kids who find a time machine and go back to prehistoric times. He can't wait to make another book for people to read.

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Jaxon Lee Styles   Book #6 

I am Jaxon Lee Styles. I am seven years old and attend Ruth Hill Elementary school. I am in the second grade, but I want to go to college soon. I enjoy playing football with my Dad and brother, cooking dinner with my Mom, and dancing. When I grow up, I will be a football player and a police officer. 

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Samantha Jordan   Book #7

My name is Samantha Jordan. I am 12 years old and going into the 7th grade. I am funny, smart, and very energetic. I have two amazing little sisters, and I am a competitive dancer. The moral of my story is to always be yourself. I think that this is an important lesson because when you are true to yourself, you can build stronger friendships with other.

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Farrah Allidina   Book #8 

Hey there! My name is Farrah Allidina. I am a 11 year old who loves to write, sing, and dance! I love dancing to hip-hop and writing songs and short stories! I enjoy all genres of writing but especially have enjoyed writing fiction. In my free time, I go on walks with my sister, enjoy baking with my Mom, and play basketball with my Dad. I like drawing and shopping as well. When I grow up, I want to be a singer and dancer! Something important I have learned in my life is to be confident, kind, and hard-working! Life is a blessing and God created you fearfully and wonderfully. Have a great day! 

Peace, Farrah :) 

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Aubrey Bolden   Book #9

Hi! My name is Aubrey Bolden, and I am nine years old. I live in Fayetteville, Georgia. I enjoy reading, swimming, and, of course, cooking! I live with my mom and dad, my twin brother, and my two guinea pigs Peppermint and Buttons.

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EJ Sitler   Book #10 

My name is EJ Sitler. I am 7 years old and I live in Peachtree City, Georgia. My favorite thing to do is  play baseball. When I grow up I want to play for the Philadelphia Phillies. When I am not playing baseball, I enjoy playing golf with my dad, my brother and my sister. I also like to ride my scooter and play video games with my brother and sister. 

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Kaitlin McKoy   Book #11

My name is Kaitlin McKoy and I am 10 years old. I was born profoundly deaf and I wear
bilateral cochlear implants to help me hear. I love to play outside, ride my bike, do gymnastics
and watch movies with my family. When I grow up I want to be a doctor.

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Avery Lewis   Book #12

My name is Avery Lewis, and I am 10 years old.  I live in Athens, Georgia with my mom, dad, and little sister.  My hobbies include reading, drawing, biking, and baking.  I also really like animals!

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Grant Brown   Book #13 

My name is Grant Brown. I am a happy young child. I love all things water (ocean, pools, water parks, etc.). I like school, riding horses, music, dancing, pizza, and chicken too. My favorite subject is math. I love going to the beach with my mom and dad.

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Lily Brandt-Albers   Book #14

Lily is a quirky middle schooler from Dallas, GA with a passion for all things relating to books.  Her favorite book series right now is Wings of Fire by Tui T. Sutherland!  If you’re looking for Lily, you’ll often find her in a quiet place on our family farm with a good book or a journal.  When she’s not reading or drawing, she loves to horseback ride, hangout with our farm animals, ride her bike or just hang out with the family.  She’s always preparing for her next adventure, whether it be real-life or through the next great book!

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Akil Coleman   Book #15 

My name is Akil Coleman. I am 26 years old and a proud 2014 graduate of South Gwinnett High School. I live with my family in Snellville. GA. I have traveled around the world visiting countries in Africa, Europe and Asia. My hobbies include swimming, drawing, spending time with family especially my grandfather, traveling and planning events for my family. I am a number one Tampa Bay Buccaneer fan!!!

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Carmelo Salguero   Book #16 

Carmelo Salguero is a first-grader at Timothy Road Elementary School in Athens, Georgia. He is
a fan of Legos, Minecraft, and Roblox. In his free time, Carmelo likes to practice survival skills,
play in the pool with his sisters, and hang out with his dog.

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Nora Bower   Book #17 

Nora Bower lives in Cincinnati, Ohio with her mother, father, three older brothers and dog Homer. She is a freshman in high school and loves making art, reading books, watching anime and playing video games. Her favorite breakfast food is pasta. 

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Alex Janney   Book #18 

Alex Janney is 11 years old and lives in Atlanta, GA with his mom and dad, his dog, Bear, and cat, Marius. Alex loves to read – everything from the Sunday comics to epic novel series – and he loves to come up with his own stories. He has been playing the violin since he was 7, and recently began his second year performing with the Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra (though he admits his favorite kind of playing is video games).

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Amiyah Wynne   Book #19 

My name is Amiyah Wynne and I love dancing, singing and gymnastics. I live in Newport News, Virginia. In my free time I like to read, draw, code and play games with my friends. I also like to travel with my dad. My favorite vacation so far was going to the Bahamas. 

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Sloan Gecsy   Book #20

Sloan Harper Gecsy is a 9 year old fourth grade student at Enota Multiple Intelligence Elementary , in Georgia. Sloan enjoys drawing, reading Nancy Drew, books,  golf, and excels in math. She loves crafts and spending time with her family.  Sloan always tries to find ways to raise money for  ALS ( Lou Gehrigs diseases in honor of her grandfather ( J.J.) who passed away in February 2021.  Sloan aspires to play golf in college while studying Interior Design.

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Jayden Sutton    Book #21

Jayden was born on September 10, 2007, in Atlanta, Georgia. At an early age, Jayden was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor. At the age of 4 years old, he had his first brain tumor resection and second resection at 8years old. Now, 6 years post-surgery and working through developmental challenges as a result of the tumor, Jayden is ambitious and focused on the future. He continues to exceed his goals with ongoing speech, occupational and physical therapy. Jayden is an avid swimmer, a top competitor on the swim team, and plays the piano. He enjoys history, golf, geography, traveling, exploring volcanoes, watching funny videos, and his favorite gamers on YouTube. After visiting New York City, he loved the architectural structure of the bridges and MTA system, that he is inspired to one day pursue a career in Structural Engineer. Currently, an 8-grade homeschooled student in Maryland, Jayden looks forward to creating more adventure stories and hopes to inspire any person who faces challenges of any kind. 

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Kai Jimenes   Book #22 

Hi! My name is Kai Jimenes and I am 12 years old. I am in the 7th grade and hope to be a veterinarian one day!!  My love for animals is what inspired me to write this story. Thank you to Stan the Man and Camp Southern Ground for providing this awesome opportunity.

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Aislynn and Reidar Benson   Book #23

Hi, my name is Aislynn I live in Bartow FL and I live with my parents, 4 siblings, and our dog Dexter. Some of the things I like to do are: Draw, paint, craft, and hang out with my friends. When I grow up I would like to travel and see the world.
 

Hi, my name is Reidar and I live in Bartow, Florida. I have 4 sisters and a dog named Dexter. I like to kayak and read. When I grow up I want to be a robotic engineer.
 

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Lily Rice   Book #24

Hi, my name is Lily Rice. I live in Peachtree City, Georgia with my mom and little brother. I love being outside. I like to explore in the woods, play with my cat, and run. 

 

I wrote this book to inform readers that global warming is bad for all of us and that each one of us can help prevent it.

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Grayson Albers   Book #25 

Grayson is currently a 5th grader from Dallas, GA where he’s a huge help taking care of the family’s farm – potbelly pig, goats, and chickens.  He loves to read, draw, build Lego’s and horseback ride.  He’s currently an Arrow of Light in scouts and cannot wait to become an astronaut as he aspires to go to space and be the first person to Mars!  He hopes you enjoy his book.

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Sabrina O'Ryan   Book #26

Sabrina is a 17-year-old, who enjoys cooking, swimming, and reading in her free time. She is currently a college student majoring in criminal justice. She plans to get her masters in forensics later on and go into the field of CSI. 

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Merial Benson   Book #27

Hi!  My name is Meriel I am 10 years old and live in Bartow, Florida. My hobbies are reading books, baking, cooking with my parents, and playing outside. I live with my 3 sisters, 1 brother, my parents, and my dad’s service dog, Dexter. When I grow up I want to be a service dog trainer or work at Sea World.

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Bella Vielledent   Book #28

Bella Vielledent is 10 years old and lives in Tampa, Florida with her parents, 9-year old brother, and brand new baby sister. She enjoys writing, practicing piano, playing volleyball, reading Harry Potter, and interacting with animals- especially her one year old Golden Retriever, Bunker. She aspires to write and work with horses when she is older. The moral of her story is that being kind is not only the right thing to do, but also the cool thing to do

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Breckin Allen   Book #29 

Breckin Allen is 9 years old and lives in Brooks, Georgia. She lives with her mom, dad, brother
Maddock and all of her pets- Mia (dog), Hazel (cat), Fluffball (bunny), 6 chickens, 1 rooster and
4 fish. She loves everything in nature and can often be found outside studying different bugs,
birds, rocks and trees. She enjoys writing realistic fiction about animals she has had or rescued.

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Kennedy Jones and Noah Cameron   Book #30

Hi, we are Kennedy Jones and Noah Cameron. We live in North Carolina, and we are best friends! Noah is creative and enjoys writing. Kennedy loves to draw and sing. This is the first book we have written together and we had so much fun working on it!

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Colin Hacker   Book #31

My name is Colin Hacker. I am 13 years old and in 7th grade. I am from Peachtree City, Ga. I love to play basketball and tennis and also play the piano and saxophone. I enjoy being outdoors, time at the lake, traveling, and trying new things.  I wrote my book to help other kids know that you don’t have to pick just one activity to focus on - that you can do lots of things! I also thought it would be fun to teach kids about the different genres of music and how music and sports can go together.

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Riley Celzo   Book #32

I'm Riley Celzo. I'm 15 years old, from Jacksonville, Florida. I'm in 9th grade and I play Lacrosse. I like to make people laugh and always have a good time. I wrote my book to show how great it is to be different, and how being different shouldn't affect the person you are.

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Isaiah Domini   Book #33

Isaiah Domini is currently 11 years old and lives in Fayetteville, Georgia. At the grand stature of 4 ft, 9 inches, Isaiah is a child wonder who brings imagination to life! Isaiah is a curious soul with a heart for service, adventure, and discovery. His book was created to help other children find their inner giant and zest for life!

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Mikaya Kharleed   Book #34

My name is Mikaya L. Kharleed. I live with my stepmom, dad, my cat Fred, and my dog Pebles. My favorite animal is a horse, favorite color is teal, and I love to ride horses. I go to McGarity Elementary. I'm in Venture and my favorite subjects are reading and writing. I love to do STEM projects and science.

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Madison Moll   Book #35 

My name is Madison Moll, and I am 6 years old. I like to hang out with my mom and dad and watch movies. I also enjoy playing volleyball and soccer. Because I like to read, joining a writing club and writing a book of my own was so exciting.

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Osahon Agho   Book #36 

My name is Osahon Agho and I was born in Nigeria. I am 9 years old and I was born on September 19, 2012. I came to Georgia when I was 3 years old in 2015. I’ve spent most of my life in Georgia. I have two brothers and their names are Osarume Agho and Osagie Agho. My favorite things to do is to draw, make friends, and play video games. I also like to travel. I have been to London, Florida, and Tennessee. I am very competitive, curious and smart. I have a very rare name that comes from Africa. I used to play soccer and baseball, but I am doing martial arts at this time. When I grow up, I want to be a doctor because I want to help people by finding cures to any viruses in the future. I hope that you enjoyed reading my story and it inspired you to do good things. Stay tuned for more things about my life.

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Anthony Syla   Book #37

My name is Anthony Syla. I am 9 years old and attend McGarity Elementary in Dallas, GA. I enjoy building Legos, playing sports, and reading. Remember, if you work hard good things will come. 

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Lane Naccarato   Book #38 

My name is Lane and I’m in sixth grade. I live in Virginia and I’m really glad I got the opportunity to do this. I love listening to music,drawing, writing,reading, and playing video games. I hope to write more books in the future.

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Jeremy Oparah   Book #39

Jeremy, a kindergartener, was excited to complete this process using the Share Your Story Challenge with Leap for Literacy. One thing Jeremy wants people to know about him is that he is always on the go and wants to be as fast as a cheetah, which is his favorite animal. Jeremy enjoys school and loves to read. He is learning to read in English, Japanese, and French!

When he is not playing outside, playing with his toys, or reading, Jeremy can be found spending time with his family. He especially likes spending time with his big sister.

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Kendall Bopp   Book #40

My name is Kendall and I am in the sixth grade. I live in Virginia and at school I am a part of a club that welcomes new students.  I also play the clarinet in band and I participate in art club. Outside of school, I enjoy playing with my dog, Buddy, and I like to play soccer. I have a little brother who is six years old. I am very excited that my book was selected to be published. I would like to write more stories in the future.  

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Arnav Nigam   Book #41 

Arnav Nigam is a fourth grader who enjoys playing soccer and making YouTube videos. Arnav loves to read, and enjoys storytelling. He is a kind and empathetic friend. His best friend is his dog Mustard who is also the protagonist of this story. 

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Jon Freeland   Book #42

My name is Jon (JD) Freeland. I am 26 years old and grew up in Hastings, Michigan. I live in Lilburn, Georgia with my parents and my brother Jacob. I spend my free time playing video games, hanging out with my friends, and creating art.

   

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David Loock   Book #43

I am David Loock. I live in Rappahannock County in Virginia and love spending time outside enjoying nature. I also love eating good food, rock climbing, and working outside with my hands.

    

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Andrew Loock   Book #44

Hello my name is Andrew Loock. I live in Virginia on a small farm with my mom, dad and brother along with our dog. I enjoy reading, rock climbing, and learning about geography and skid steers.     

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Taina MacDonald   Book #45

 Hello, My name is Taina MacDonald and I am 14 years old and just recently graduated middle school! I live in Colorado. I love to do sports, especially dance and gymnastics. I love to explore and learn what my strengths are, and play with my dog! I also love to do movie nights and travel with my family.    

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Alpha Wise   Book #46

 Hello my name is Alpha Wise and I am 12 years old. I was born in Nairobi Kenya and currently I live in Diani. I have two brothers Fajiri and Jamari. I enjoy playing football and I see myself taking our national team Harambee stars to their first World Cup! I also enjoy video editing and I am very good at it. I really enjoyed writing this book it was really fun to see the creative side of me come out and am very proud of what I have done. It is important to protect our wildlife especially the endangered species. Many thanks to Stan and Leap for Literacy and I had fun making this book.                                                                        

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Rowan Mattera   Book #47

Rowan Mattera lives in Newnan, GA with his dad, mom, teenage sister, his dog Toby and two guinea pigs. Toby was the inspiration for BFFF. Rowan enjoys playing video games and his favorite author is Rick Riordan. 

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Aiden Meyer   Book #48

I am currently 7 years old and enjoy reading, playing video games, helping raise animals on our hobby farm and collecting Pokémon cards. I like being outside and playing with my friends.  Books that make me laugh are my favorite, which is why I wrote Adventures of a Dog Dad. 

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William Bates   Book #49

Hi, my name is William Bates! I live in Athens, Georgia with my parents, three dogs, six chickens, and one cat. I love all insects and arachnids, writing and illustrating books and stories, and being active on my scooter and at the pool. 

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Judy McNeece   Book #50

Judy McNeece is a five year old artist from Athens, GA. She enjoys art and stories as well as dancing and music. Her favorite animals are mermaids, unicorns and a “horse with a horn and two front legs and a mermaid tail.” 

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Arieyonna Flint   Book #51

Arieyonna Flint is 5 years old and currently a rising kindergartner. She loves to draw, paint, play, and dance. Arieyonna is very energetic and surprisingly sometimes shy. She is also well known for her amazing style. Arieyonna loves to wear dresses with long crazy socks and putting stylish bows in her hair to add on to her amazing outfits. And you can’t forget the colorful jewelry to match. She doesn’t really have a favorite color; today it’s purple, but who knows what it’ll be next week. Overall Arieyonna is a very chirpy, happy, and smart 5 year old who will put a smile on anyones face.

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Jesse Campbell   Book #52

Jesse Campbell lives in Winterville, GA, with his parents and older brother. He enjoys reading, riding his bike, and helping in the garden. When he grows up, he wants to be an author and inventor.

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Deionte Sims   Book #53

My name is Deionte (DJ) and I am five years old. I love playing video games, watching kids play on YouTube, and swimming. My favorite food items are pizza and McDonald's cheeseburgers. My most favorite person in the world is my little brother Khyrie.

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Genesis Najera Padillia   Book #54

Genesis is a very sweet and affectionate girl, she likes to play a lot with her little brother Christopher, she also likes to dance a lot!

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Violet Carmela Pino   Book #55

Violet Carmela Pino was five years old when she was asked to write her narrative. She is an outgoing child who enjoys acting silly, gymnastics, and going to her ninja classes. Violet loves Sonic the Hedgehog, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, A for Adley, and Disney Princesses. An avid swimmer, Violet likes being at the pool and splashing around like a mermaid. Her favorite people are Mommy and Daddy, Mimi and Pop-Pop, and Noni. Her friends are Ansley, Mac, Nola, Reed, Joshua, Lennon, and River. When she grows up, Violet wants to be a scientist, just like her Mommy.  

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Kyrie Daniel   Book #56

My Name is Kyrie Daniel I believe that doing the right thing is always best. I love to play with my toys and listen to when people read me books. I also love to draw and color.  

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Katarina Linda   Book #57

Katarina Linda is a 5-year-old who lives in Georgia with her parents, her awesome big brother, and her cats. She loves drawing, dancing, and numbers.

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Violet Dockery   Book #58

Violet Dockery is 11 years old and lives in Athens, Georgia. In her free time, she enjoys reading, drawing, playing piano, and laughing. She has always loved to write and is excited about writing more stories in the future.

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Andy Xie   Book #59

Andy is a seven-year-old boy from Atlanta, GA and he started writing in the Share Your Story program as a rising first grader. His long-term goal in writing is to publish a series of books for Dino Battle. He likes Pokémon, soccer, and dinosaurs. He loves traveling and has visited many places including New York City, Washington DC, Florida, and cities in China. He also enjoys painting with colors and playing video games like Mario Tennis.

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Paul Thoele   Book #60

Paul Thoele lives in Athens, Georgia, and is a poet. He is very interested in Marine Biology and runs cross country as an after-school activity. He encourages kids to write and have fun doing it.

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Lucia Cham   Book #61

Hi, my name is Lucia. I am 11 years old and I live in Athens, Georgia. In my free time I like to jump on the trampoline, play on the zipline, and ride my bike. I am a competitive gymnast and train very hard three times per week. I’ve never gotten on a real big rollercoaster. I like the little ones better.  My favorite place to travel is to the beach.

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Nicholas Parker   Book #62

Nicholas Parker is the author of Shadowolf, an original novel about the origin story of a teenage werewolf. He loves watching Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars movies and TV shows. He also enjoys listening to music, and loves sketching and drawing. He is a major reader. He is currently working on the plot for the next book in the Shadowolf saga: Shadowolf: Lost In Love, Blind To Evil.

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Aubrey Morris   Book #63

My name is Aubrey Morris and I am 11 years old.  I live in Marietta, Georgia with my mom, dad, 3 older brothers and my dog Sky. I love to dance and have been dancing since I was 3 years old. I also enjoy writing, baking, swimming, listening to music, and hanging out with my friends and family.

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Mia Sims   Book #64

Hola! My name is Mia Sims, and I am 6 years old. I live in Athens, Georgia. I am a duel language student at Oglethorpe Elementary. I speak Spanish and English. I enjoy reading, swimming, and playing Roblox! I am of Mexican and African decent. I love cooking with mom. Most of all I love playing with my siblings.

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John Wolf Bikoff   Book #65

John Wolf Bikoff is different from other people. He loves his family and his brother. He loves his book. He just wants to meet everyone in the world. For fun he likes to play inside and outside games. Play games and have all the fun in the world. 

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Ruby Williams   Book #66

Ruby Williams is a five year old writer from Athens, Georgia. She loves being a helper to her friends, taking care of her dogs, and going to the playground with her family. While this may be her first published book, Ruby has created and performed numerous one-woman plays from her living room, all of which received positive reviews from her older sister, Ava. She hopes this book makes readers smile, and makes the world a better place. 

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Laylah Arnold   Book #67

My name is Laylah Arnold, and I am five years old and live in Athens, Georgia. I love spending time with my family and making them laugh. During my free time, I love watching youtube videos and playing games. 

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Barroo Kassim   Book #68

Barroo Kassim is five years old. His favorite color is black and he likes zebras. His favorite thing about school is eating!​

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Maria Mondragon   Book #69

I am Maria Mondragon and I'm 11 years old. I live in Athens, Georgia with my brother, mother, and father. I like reading, math, art, and studying.​

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Mayson Wingfield   Book #70

I am Mayson and I am 6 years old. I am in kindergarten and I love to play with my friends on the playground. I love to run and swing on the swings. I love to build with legos, play with dinosaurs, and hot wheels! 

 

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Jaylenn Martinez   Book #71

My name is Jaylenn Martinez. I’m a 4th grade student and my teacher’s names are Mrs. Isom and Mrs. Elder. Last year in art class I won the award for the best art drawing and it was put in the art museum. Since that day, I decided to write a book called The Haunted House and that book is the book you’re about to read. I hope that you will like it!

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Easton Clark   Book #72

My name is Easton Clark and I am nine years old. I live in Monroe, Georgia. Most of the time I like to write stories and draw. My favorite book series is Dog Man. Some of the time I like to build Legos with my brother. Go Braves!

 

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Jennifer Her   Book #73

My name is Jennifer Her and I am currently nine years old. I got the idea for this book from my teacher Mrs. Holmes because she has a puppet named Sassafras. My favorite color is blue and I like to draw. My favorite specials at school are PE and art. I enjoy having sleepovers at my cousin’s house and playing with them.

 

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Leland Head   Book #74

My name is Leland Head and I am ten years old. I live in Monroe, Georgia. I love football and any other sport. I like to spend my free time practicing football. I hope to be a future author. I want to thank my whole family for supporting me.

 

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Kylee Wallace   Book #75

My name is Kylee Wallace and I am eleven year old. I live in Monroe, Georgia. I like writing and making stories with random objects. I love my family.

 

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John Malanoski   Book #76

John Malanoski is 24 years old. He has Autism, but that doesn’t define him. In addition to golf, John loves his family, maps, musical instruments, trains, the moon, anything with wheels, and hanging out with his friends at The Exceptional Foundation of Atlanta.

 

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Kamiyah Bradford   Book #77

My name is Kamiyah and I am 9 years old. I wrote this book about doing hair because I love doing hair. I have had a passion for doing hair since I was 3 years old.

 

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Caden Thomas   Book #78

Hi, I’m Caden and I am 10 years old and in the 5th grade. I attend Alps Road Elementary School in Athens Ga. My favorite color is green, I really like gaming but I love being a “Bruncle”. The book’s concept was made with my mom's help and my adventures with my “Niecster”.

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Janiah Holmes   Book #79

My name is Janiah Holmes. I live in Statham, Georgia and I am 15 in the 9th grade. In my free time I like to listen to music, hang out with my friends, and sometimes read. My favorite book right now is Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas. The reason I wrote my book was to relate how people may be affected to being bullied

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Khamari Dixon   Book #80

Khamari Dixon has been reading and writing since the first grade! When he is not studying he likes to watch Roblox on YouTube and play with his dog outside.

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Jeshie Carranza   Book #81

Jeshie Carranza is a young artist and writer from Athens, Georgia. She lives in Athens, Georgia with her family: her mother, Dhen, her father, John Billy, and her brother, Kayden. Jeshie loves to write stories that are inspired by the world around her and her vivid imagination.  She loves to write stories and create art inspired by animals. She started writing and drawing when she was just seven years old, and her love for art and painting often shows through in her writing. Jeshie is also an avid sculptor and enjoys creating animals out of clay. When she's not writing or sculpting, Jeshie loves to spend time with her family, play with her dog, Dottie and create beautiful paintings in all sorts of colors. Jeshie dreams of becoming a famous artist and writer someday. She is excited to see where her creativity will take next!

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Karif Baldwin   Book #82

Karif Dash Baldwin was born on October 21st, 2015 in Anderson, SC. He is the big brother of 3 sisters, Koa Baldwin (2), Aubree (7) and Yara. He loves video games, peanut butter on bread and his sisters. He also loves watching caterpillars grow into butterflies.

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Yuri Vue   Book #83

My name is Yuri Vue, I am 9 years old.  I am a 4th grade student, attending Central Unified School District (Central Online Home School) in Fresno, California.  My teacher is Mrs. Harris.  I have a big family of 8 members.  I have my parents, 3 sisters, and 2 brothers.  I also have 5 dogs.  My favorite subject in school is Social Studies.  When I grow up, I want to be a doctor and help people.  On my free time I like to go out with my family to eat at restaurants.  My favorite restaurant is Black Bear Diner.  The most important things to me are my family and my pets.  Together, we can accomplish anything!

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Emma Wasley   Book #84

Emma Wasley lives in Athens, Georgia, with her family. She enjoys spending time outside exploring nature, and learning about animals. She does not have any pets, but hopes to have a dog or cat someday soon. She also enjoys spending time with her family, making art, and writing and drawing in her extensive assortment of notebooks.

 

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Brigham Lamb   Book #85

My name is Brigham Lamb and I am 7 years old. I am from Monroe, GA. I love animals and playing with Legos. I love cowboys so I wrote my story about cowboys. I want to thank Ms. Smith for helping me and teaching me how to write.

 

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Nikali Kenney   Book #86

My name is Nikali Kenney and I am 9 years old. I am from Monroe, GA. I like to play Legos, draw, and read books. I wrote this story about robots because I like robots. I would like to thank Mrs. Moyers for helping me learn how to write stories. I want to thank my family for taking me to Florida and supporting me.

 

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McKinley Blalock   Book #87

My name is McKinley Blalock and I am 6 years old. I am from Monroe, GA. My favorite food is spaghetti and I love playing softball. I want everybody to have the courage to feel loved so I wrote “Snakes in Love”. I want to thank my Mommy and Daddy for supporting me. I love spending time with my family. I love my teachers Mrs. Mitchell and Mrs. Plummer.

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Jaina Patel   Book #88

Jaina Patel was born on nov 22 2011 and is currently 11 years old. She loves reading, writing, and art! She lives in Smyrna Georgia with her mom dad, her twin sister and her younger sister and brother and she loves hanging out with all her friends!

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Parker Engle   Book #89

Parker Engle lives in Mableton, GA, with his parents, his dog, and his two brothers. He enjoys going to church, building Legos, and reading.

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Sophia Nevels   Book #90

Sophia M. Nevels was born June 8, 2014, in Riverside, California. Her and family relocated to Georgia  in 2022. Sophia is a Principal Honor Roll recipient, loves math, reading, but she loves writing. Sophia is also very athletic and loves to play basketball. She also likes to play games.

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Liam Marsh   Book #91

Liam is a rising 3rd grader at Barrow Elementary in Athens, Georgia. He loves writing and drawing and wants to be an author and illustrator when he grows up. He also swims year round and enjoys soccer, mountain biking, and piano. He loves reading and especially enjoys graphic novels. He has two cats and an African clawed frog. He truly enjoyed the ‘Share Your Story’ program and wanted to make sure he was 20 minutes early to school everyday so he could get a jump on it.

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Paige Chatman   Book #92

Hi! My name is Paige Chatman. I live in Lilburn, Georgia and I love to draw. I love all animals, but wolves are my favorite. I wrote this book because I lost both of my parents and wanted to inspire other kids like me. I love my family and our 3 pets. Love you, bye!

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Anni Rollison   Book #93

Anni Rollison is 10 years old and lives in Smyrna, GA. She loves to create, imagine, and tell stories for school but also for fun — and she especially loves telling them to her sister. She loves Jesus, her parents, her sister, and her cat Scutes. â€‹

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Charlie Mahon   Book #94

Hi, my name is Charlie Ruff Mahon. I live in Athens, Georgia with my mom, dad, and little brother Tucker. I’m a huge sports fan, especially for the Georgia Bulldogs. I play many sports, including water sports. I have a lake house on Lake Rabun in Clayton, Georgia, so I spend a lot of time on the water. I go to Barrow Elementary. I think it’s the best school ever, and they have the best teachers. It’s awesome!

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Erion Turner   Book #95

Hello, my name is Erion Turner. I am 10 years old from Lawrenceville, Georgia and that is also where I live. I am currently attending Baggett elementary, entering the 5th grade. 

I have 3 brothers and a loving family! I enjoy cooking, art, writing, and coding.

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Amelia Rossignoli   Book #96

Amelia lives in Atlanta with her family, three cats, and her dog. She loves to write science fiction and fantasy, draw dragons, and write funny comics. She also loves to travel and explore new places.

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Messiah William   Book #97

My name is Messiah E Williams. I'm 6 years old. I live in Griffin Ga with my mom and older brother. I attend Moore Elementary school. I love going to school, playing sports, solving puzzles and playing video games with my older brother Princeton. When I grow up I want to be a police officer or a Doctor. â€‹

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Maravillha Kimbongila   Book #98

My name is Maravillha Kimbongila Mazula. I am 10 years old and I am in fifth grade. I was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo located in the middle of Central Africa. We moved to Georgia when I was four months old. I am smart, funny, and energetic. I love to write and make bracelets. The moral of my story is to never give up and always follow your dreams.

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Evelyn Vogel   Book #99

I love to draw. I have a little brother. I am 6. â€‹

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June Morsberger   Book #100

June Morsberger leads a very active life! She has toured numerous countries in Europe, Central
America, Australia, and Asia. Her adventures include riding elephants and swimming with
sharks. June has earned the Girl Scouts Silver Award, Special Olympics USA’s gold medal in
bocce, and Kroger’s Employee of the Month Award. With June’s large extended family, twelve
sisters and brothers-in-law, ten nieces and nephews, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins,
June frequently celebrates weddings, birthdays, and family reunions. When at home in Lilburn
Georgia, June loves to swim, play softball, discuss books, and hang out with friends on Zoom
and at The Exceptional Foundation of Atlanta.
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Kaedyn Wydner   Book #101

Hello my name is Kaedyn Wynder and I am 10 years old in the 5th grade. I like playing video games, playing football, and basketball. I also like soccer. My goal in life is to be a famous football player and a teacher.

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Kyan Robinson   Book #102

Kyan is 8 years old in the 3rd grade in Duluth Georgia. He is the youngest of 5 siblings who are his best friends.

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Avery Nallon   Book #103

Avery Nallon is 9 years old from Swoyersville, Pennsylvania. She does competitive gymnastics. She is in fourth grade at Dana Street Elementary. She enjoys sewing, dancing to music, singing, and participating in children's theater. At home, she lives with her dad, mom, sister, and dog. 

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Levi Neal   Book #104

 I’m an 8 year old kid, I want kids to never give up, I attend S.L. Lewis Elementary school.

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Claire Hong   Book #105

My name is Claire Hong. I’m currently 10 years old, living in Marietta, Georgia with my
parents and my little brother. I enjoy reading, drawing, dancing and playing cello. My favorite
animal is panda. I wrote this book because I wanted to show the importance of teamwork.

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Salma Ahmed   Book #106

My name is Salma. I wrote this book in first grade. I like to do gymnastics, that's why I wrote this book. This is my first book that got published. Thanks for reading!!

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DeAndre Caughman   Book #107

De’Andre is 9 years old and lives in Columbia, SC with his mom, dad, his brothers Jamauri, baby James, and his sisters Arianna, Regena, Ja’ Nya, and Ka’ Liah.  He enjoys sports, especially basketball and football.  He plays football for a local team.  When he is not busy playing sports, he enjoys writing books. He enjoys pizza, and watching the Seattle Seahawks play football. He is a proud author of the book Super Cat.  He met Stan Tucker at reading camp and quickly became a huge fan of his books!  

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Dylan Perez   Book #108

My name is Dylan Martinez Perez. I am 8 years old and I live in Columbia, South Carolina. I am a 3rd grade student, who is so excited to become a published Author. I love to play soccer, play video games like Fortnite, and cook with my mom, especially eggs. I live with my mom, dad, sister, and two brothers, who I love very much. I am on a mission to spread kindness throughout my life and I hope to make readers smile when reading my book.​

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Ford Ameloot   Book #109

Ford Ameloot is in 2nd grade in Marietta, GA. His hobbies include basketball, football, writing, drawing, traveling, and playing with his dog, Diggy! His favorite places to travel are to the beach, and of course, New York! 

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Meera Patel   Book #110

Hi, my name is Meera and I'm 9 and in the 5th grade. My hobbies include gymnastics, writing, and making slime.  I love to write because it makes me happy.  That's why I  decided to join Share Your Story.  My parents always tell me that it doesn't matter what people look like so  I wrote the story about how you should never judge a book its cover.  Hope you like my book!

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Amaru Collins   Book #111

Amaru Collins, the multi-talented, advanced 4th grade student, is a devoted little brother, son and cousin. His love of writing stems from a very active imagination and a love of storytelling that has been passed down throughout the generations of his family. He is excited to share his works with the world as a child author. At nine years old, he understands the world is what he makes it. He has the luxury of trying his hand at basketball, writing, drawing, engineering and anything else he finds interesting. Most of all, he is grateful for his family and their support of his dreams. All he wants is to share his story with other kids with the hopes that they will dream as big as he does.

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Oliver Jimenez   Book #112

Oliver is the second oldest of his parents' four children. He was born in San Fernando Valley, California, and moved to Griffin, Georgia in 2022,  at the age of 5 years old.  When he's not reading, he likes to play car racing games on his tablet. Oliver's dad taught him that 'Having one job is not enough, but having two jobs is enough'. Therefore his dream is to grow up and become a Teacher and a Part-time Firefighter. 

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Jaxon Wider   Book #113

Jaxon is an ll year-old boy that loves vampires, dragons, and a lot of other things.
He was a Texas baby but now resides In Columbia,SC. He has a lot of friends and is popular. Jaxon also likesKorean shows, Manga, and Anime.Jaxon is currently studying Korean, Japanese, and how to D.J. He wishes to go to Japan and Korea and to take his friends with him. Jaxon has 1 younger brother and 2 older siblings. An older brother and older sister. After school Jaxon and his younger brother Bryce wash dishes, do their homework, and shower. On the weekends he relaxes and chills with his family and dog. “I got my inspiration
from Anime and movies.”- Jaxon

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Gus Kakaras   Book #114

Gus Kakaras is a 9 year old boy who lives in Lexington, SC.  He loves playing with his day and friends.  Gus has ADHD so he has to take a pill every day.  He loves sports.  Gus has two siblings.  One brother and one sister.

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Marc Jean   Book #115

Marc Jean is a nine year old boy who lives in Columbia, South Carolina.  He is originally from Haiti.  He spent most of his life in Haiti but really loves living in South Carolina.  He lives with his mom, dad, sister and his cat Pixy.  Marc loves to read books of all genres.  He is an experienced soccer player.  Arthur and the Dragon is his first published book.

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James Grogan   Book #116

James is a 9 year old boy who lives in Columbia, SC with his parents, little sister, and his cat. He likes to play video games and basketball. He does not like Clemson but he does like the South Carolina Gamecocks. He has a friend named Gus, who is a character in this story.

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Huxley Young   Book #117

Huxley Young is 8 years old and lives in Columbia, SC with his parents, siblings, 4 cats, 1 dog, and a fish. He has a passion for learning about rocks. He likes playing video games and playing with his best friend James.

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King Hansbrough   Book #118

King is an eight-year-old boy who lives in Columbia, South Carolina.  He lives with his Nana, Papa, and his Uncle Eddie.  He has four dogs.  Tyson, Rose, Panda, and Daisy.  He loves to play with them and take care of them.  He likes to play outside with his Uncle Eddie.  When they are not playing outside, they love to play X-Box.  King has learned that no matter what you can be an author too if you try and work hard.  

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Devyaan Patel   Book #119

Devyaan Patel a 10 year old boy born in Charlotte, North Carolina. He is an avid reader and writer. He loves to play video games. He has a three year old sister who loves to draw.

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Makenzie Whittleton   Book #120

I’ve had an interest in fiction stories, like, for example “The Hobbit”  I took inspiration from that story for this one. I would also like to thank my father for heavily encouraging me throughout this story.

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Mary Wright   Book #121

I got my inspiration from a real life event.  When I was seven years old I went to school but when my dad picked me up he told me our cat Athena died.  My goal in this book is to teach kids that if something dear is gone, something good always balances out the bad, even it it’s hard to see. 

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Jace Holliday   Book #122

Jace Holliday is 10 years old and lives in Fairburn, GA where he’s a 4th grader at Evoline C. West Elementary School. He loves learning interesting facts about animals. His favorite animals are the Cheetah and the Peregrine Falcon, mostly due to their speed. Jace loves playing with his little sister and best friend, Callie and his dog, a boxer mix named Bella! Jace also plays soccer and basketball and aspires to play soccer professionally and to become a wildlife biologist when he grows up. Jace has an extreme love for art and drawing superheroes are his favorite things to draw. He is super excited to share his story with the everyone!

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Lael Lee   Book #123

Hi, I’m Lael! I’m 7 years old and I live in Gwinnett County, Georgia. I was born here in April 2016. I go to Duncan Creek Elementary and I’m in second grade. I love to dance and sing. Thanks for reading my first book!

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Nicholas Dold   Book #124

Nicholas is 9 years old. He is from Georgia. He likes to stay very active. He started doing karate at the age of 5. He is currently a brown belt and has won trophies for placing in karate tournaments. He takes ninja warrior classes and recently started competing.  He also likes to ride his hoverboard, play soccer, and swim. When he is at home he likes to spend time with his pet poodle named Ginger, and to play video games including Pokemon Go, Roblox, and Stumble Guys.

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Ellie Krafcik   Book #125

Ellie Krafcik is an eleven year old girl who loves writing almost as much as she loves cats.  She says, “There’s nothing better than having a cat purr in your lap, staying silent, but saying everything at the same time.” Ellie also has a mind for Greek mythology. She is fascinated by all the stories and the god’s personalities. You may recognize that Aphrodite, the cat from her book, shares the same name with the Greek goddess of beauty and love. 

In her free time, when she is not on her iPad, Ellie loves to be creative.  She likes to practice doing art and has taught herself digital art which you see examples of in this story. She also loves making skits, including stop motion, practicing ventriloquism, doing crafts and playing outside. 

In October of 2023, Ellie was presented with the opportunity to enter a writing competition. Without hesitation, she signed up. This book is the book that she wrote for that competition. She says that she is very proud of it.

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Anna Mercier   Book #126

Anna is an 11 year old from the small town of Passadumkeag, Maine. She enjoys playing softball and basketball and her favorite colors are teal and blue. When she grows up, Anna hopes to be an interior designer or hair stylist. Anna is very thankful for her mom, dad and little sister. She wrote this book because she wants everyone to have a friend and not be lonely. 

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Addy Dow   Book #127

My name is Addy Dow and I am an 8 year old from Howland, Maine. I live with my mom and two annoying brothers! I like to jump on the trampoline, make lots of crafts, play basketball, and cheer. 

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Roku Maine   Book #128

My name is Roku Maine and I'm 8 years old. I was born in Tokyo and moved to the US when I was 3. I live in Colorado with my family. I like building Legos, watching baseball games, traveling with my family and reading books.

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Tavian Schlereth   Book #129

Tavian Schlereth is a seven year old living in St. Louis, Missouri.  He has one brother and two sisters in his family.  Tavian likes to go to parks, water parks and ride rollercoasters with his siblings. His favorite books are from Dr. Seuss.  When Tavian is at home, he enjoys playing video games, eating pizza and burgers and drawing Minecraft pictures.

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Xy'Erre Scott   Book #130

Xy’Erre Scott is a seven year old first grade student who lives in St. Louis, Missouri. He loves Math, drawing people and reading. Xy’Erre dreams of being a police officer when he grows up. Xy’erre loves playing football and basketball and visiting The St. Louis Zoo and a museum called The Magic House. 

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Leta De Giorgi   Book #131

Leta De Giorgi is a creative, bilingual, 11-year-old with a passion for writing. She is Italian-born and moved to Colorado, where she was raised. The middle child of three and the only girl, Leta found a love of writing early on and a way to share her stories with the world. Her writing transports the reader to magical worlds full of adventure and possibilities. Leta’s passion for storytelling can also be seen in her amazing artwork and her love for music. Named after a famous tiny church in Tuscany, Vita Leta, which means “happy life”, she brings joy to others through her self-expression, kindness, and thoughtful soul.

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Kamsiyochukwu Gabriel   Book #132

My name is Kamsiyochukwu Gabriel and I was born in Nigeria. I was born on the 11th of September 2013. I live in Marietta, Georgia. I have two lovely sisters and their names are Chimamanda and Chimsimdiri. I love to read, write, and watch YouTube video games. I love helping my mom with chores around the house and also taking a walk with my dad. I want to be a computer programmer in the future. I hope you enjoy my book.

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Grace Hosford   Book #133

My name is Grace Hosford. I am ten years old and I live in Smyrna, Georgia. I am a fourth grader at Milford Elementary School in Marietta, Georgia. I love hanging out with my friends and family. I like to play tennis and swim. Ialso like to read and listen to audiobooks. 

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Katherine Magana   Book #134

Hi, my name is Katherine Magana. My hobbies are doing arts and crafts, playing soccer, reading books, and writing stories. My favorite colors are blue and pink. I would like to thank my mom, dad, and sister for inspiring my journey. Thank you for reading my book. I hope you enjoy it!

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Juliana Severin   Book #135

I’m Juliana Severin and I’m in the fourth grade at Nickajack Elementary. I wrote this book because I love to help people, and I want everyone to feel like they belong. I also love to help the environment because I want a brighter future. I enjoy reading Wings of Fire books and listening to music.

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Niomi Weber   Book #136

Niomi is a young author who loves reading and writing stories. Niomi wrote this book to inspire others to always believe in themselves and in others. She hopes this book will move other people and teach them how to have confidence and follow their dreams.

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Laila Lewis   Book #137

 Laila Lewis is a girl who was tired of reading fairy tales where the man was the hero. She just wanted to read a book where the woman was strong. So, she wrote her own story!

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Harmony Loadholt   Book #138

 My name is Harmony Alayah Loadholt and I am 11-years-old. I live in South Carolina. I love to cook with my mom and make TikTok videos. My favorite books are  the Babysitter Club series. It’s Okay to be Different is my first children’s book.

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Bella Watts   Book #139

About the author: Bella Watts is a 10-year-old author who knows what it takes to try hard. She has written other books, but this is her first published book. Bella Watts is a performer who works hard and reaches for her dreams. She was inspired to write this book because a lot of people want something, but not all of them try to get it even though they should.

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Vihaan Mehrotra   Book #140

Vihaan Mehrotra was born in Chicago in the spring of 2014. He loves to swim, play soccer, and video games. He is fascinated by math and likes reading. His favorite music instrument is piano. This book was inspired by his little brother whom he plays and fights with.

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Resse Smith   Book #141

 I love cheeseburgers. They are my favorite food. One day when I was at my nannies, I decided to write a book about a cheeseburger. The first book I wrote was about meeting the burger. This book is about what Cheeseburger does and who he meets. I hope you love this book.

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Kate McShane   Book #142

Kate Ryan McShane is eight years old and in Mrs. Gartland’s 3rd-grade class at St. Annes Episcopal School. She lives in Cherry Hills Village, Colorado with her mom and dad, Grammie, and sister, Sophie. They have two cats, Max and Whiskers, and three dogs, Badger,

Daisy and Sandee – all rescues!  Kate loves animals, riding horses, lacrosse, running fast, writing stories, and being creative! 

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Elizabeth Rodriguez   Book #143

Elizabeth Rodriguez is an exceptional 5 th grader at Button Gwinnett Elementary School (BGE) inHinesville, Georgia. Elizabeth was part of the Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl at BGE which won 1 st
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Elizabeth enjoys all things that involve arts and crafts. She paints, makes jewelry, and
assembles miniature doll houses. Do-it-Yourself projects are her favorite type, and she also
creates in the kitchen. Elizabeth is a skillful baker, finding and following recipes for all to enjoy.

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Kiera Cockerham and Kara Stevenson   Book #144

Kara Stevenson is a 14-year-old living in Louisville, Colorado. In her free time, she enjoys writing, drawing, and drumming. She also enjoys reading; namely Neil Gaiman, Gary D. Schmidt, and Oscar Wilde.

 

Keira Cockerham is a 14-year-old living in Westminster, Colorado. Her free time is spent hanging out with friends, watching movies and tv shows, and drawing. But above all, she loves listening to music. David Bowie and Queen are two of her favorite musicians and biggest inspirations.

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Harmony Chandler   Book #145

Harmony J. Chandler is a rising second grader in Lexington-Richland School District Five. Harmony has always displayed a special gift for creative arts. Since the age of two, she has been immersed in various fine arts not limited to dance, illustration, and music. Harmony enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, traveling, roller skating, and working on her debut TV series.​

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Mady Eady   Book #146

Mady Eaddy was a 6th grade student at JC Lynch Elementary when she wrote Rough Waters. Now, she is a middle school student at J Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet School. She is a kind person who cares strongly about the ocean’s creatures. She really enjoys singing, dancing, and theater. In the future, she plans to be an actor and a marine biologist. She aspires to help with ocean pollution.

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Annie Domig   Book #147

Annie Domig is an upcoming 5th grader. She lives in New York City with her parents, brother, and cat named Alice. She loves to read, dance, sing, and go to Broadway shows. She is excited to share her story with you, enjoy!

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Carson Savage   Book #148

My name is Carson Savage and I’m currently 10 years old. My hobbies are swimming, golf, and video games. I love spending time with my family and playing with my friends.

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Alijah Syphertt   Book #149

Alijah Syphertt, a fourth-grade student at Dutch Fork Elementary School Academy of Environmental Science. Alijah is the second eldest of five siblings. Alijah was born in Newberry before relocating to Irmo in 2019 with his mother and four siblings. Alijah has always been a child with numerous aversions. One may consider Alijah to be a very unique child. He is very thoughtful, reserved, and often introverted. At a noticeably youthful age, Alijah was identified as an imaginative child with a vivid imagination. Alijah has a method of transforming something so small and transforming it into something extraordinary. In Alijah's spear time, he enjoys building forts and concoctions as his mother likes to refer to them as. Alijah also enjoys drawing, playing basketball and video games.​

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Nazir Encarnacion   Book #150

My name is Nazir Encarnacion, and  I was born in Paterson, New Jersey. I moved to Snellville, Georgia, in 2012 with my sister and my Nana. I'm a proud graduate of Brookwood High School. I
enjoy bowling, watching TV, playing games on my computer, and going to Exceptional Futures Day Program.

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Bentley White   Book #151

Bentley White was a 6th grade student at JC Lynch Elementary when he wrote The Bad Squirrel. Now, he is a middle school student at J Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet School. Bentley is a young author who loves frozen yogurt and chips. He loves cats and has one himself. He loves to travel and explore places. One day he plans to go on adventures, explore the world, and see places he’s never seen before.​

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Olympia Kriegel   Book #152

Olympia Sage Kriegel was born in New York City and spent her preschool years in Berlin, Germany, exploring the city by bicycle. Returning to New York, she attended the German School of Manhattan to continue her studies in German. She has many interests, including capoeira, acting, singing, dancing, skiing, skateboarding, soccer and surfing.​

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Owen Barrett Jr.   Book #153

Hi everyone. My name is Owen Barrett, Jr. I am a proud graduate of Berkmar High School. I am a deacon at my church where I also help with litter patrol. During my free time I like to draw pictures and play a variety of sports. I like to visit family members in Jamaica and traveling to different places. I have been told I am an outgoing and kind person who is a role model to others.​

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Zoey Davidson   Book #154

Zoey Davidson resides in Columbia, South Carolina with her two brothers and parents.  Zoey is particularly fond of spending time with animals, creating art (especially drawing), and exploring nature.

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Matilda Borgna   Book #155

Matilda is a funny 5-year-old girl. She can speak in Spanish and English. She likes art, baking, and taekwondo. When she grows up she will be a doctor-astronaut.

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Evie Leslie   Book #156

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Evie Leslie is a thirteen-year-old with a passion for writing. Among her love for literature is a fondness for art. She enjoys painting and digital art but also loves hanging out with her friends. Evie lives in Louisville, Colorado with her mom, dad, a dog named Friday, and annoying younger sister. She enjoys being outside in the Colorado nature and is a part of a Girl Scout troop that combines almost everything she loves: Friends, nature, and art.

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Some of the characters in this book are based on some of Evie’s closest friends: Qib, Emma, Abigail, and Sage. She would like to thank her friends, just for being themselves; They are endlessly supportive and she knows they will always be there for her. 

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She would like to thank her mom for typing the two notebooks worth of story; Evie prefers the older method of writing in pencil on paper (to the vast disapproval of her parents). She would also like to thank her dad, who says that Evie’s handwriting looks “Like an angry chicken with a pencil in its mouth,” for encouraging her to learn to type.

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Evelyn Hickman   Book #157

Meet Evelyn: an avid reader, outdoor lover, military kid, and an enthusiast for trying new things. Having lived in multiple places, she’s embraced new challenges and adventures, both in and out of school. When Evelyn is not reading, swimming, or exploring the great outdoors, she’s dreaming of mastering the perfect ski jump. This book reflects her love for pushing her limits and hopes it inspires others to do the same. 

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Austin Garza   Book #158

My name is Austin James. I am 7 years old. I want to be a firefighter when I grow up. I like to build legos.

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Holly Spader   Book #159

 Holly Spader, age 12, lives in Denver with her mom, dad, and younger brother, Nate.  She’s long been the kind of reader you catch with a flashlight under her covers.  The High Wire Act, composed largely at sleepaway camp, marks her debut as an author. When she’s not curled up with a book, you’ll find her on the soccer field (go Rapids!) -- You’d find her online if only she were allowed to go there. 

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Kaitlyn Clements   Book #160

Kaitlyn Clements was born in Albany, New York, and lived there for a short time. Then she moved the Texas with her family. She likes to read, play tennis, run track, and she also plays the violin.

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Bennett Kalanish  Book #161

Bennett is 8 years old and is in the third grade. He plays piano, basketball, and baseball. He enjoys his weekly swim lessons. In his spare time, he likes to play Legos and Minecraft. He loves dinosaurs and history. He would like to do something in history when he is older.

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E. Clare Nehls  Book #162

E. Clare looooves cats. She lives in the Midwest with her parents and a giant stuffed tiger named Kashtan. She enjoys reading, listening to Lindsey Stirling, and playing the piano. 

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Aryansh Kaul Book #163

Aryansh Kaul is an 8-year-old student at West Elementary School in the suburb of Boston, Massachusetts. Aryansh has always had a passion for reading and writing stories. His current interests include healthy living and world history, both of which inspire his curiosity and fuel his creativity.

When he is not reading, Aryansh enjoys staying active. He loves to travel and play a variety of sports, with basketball and chess being his favorites. He cherishes playing cricket with his father and older brothers, making it a special family tradition.

This book marks Aryansh's first foray into publishing, and he is excited to share his story with the world.

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