I am unapologetic about the need for social change, greater inclusion, and equity.

As members of society, we should always be pushing our girls to strive to be the best and to speak up and out about issues we see.

Girls of color and young women need to be seen, heard, and valued. Schools can help make this happen by including our stories in the curriculum.

Between school, homework, tests, and play time with my friends, I have worked my butt off to create this space where black girls' stories are read and celebrated in schools and libraries.

As members of society, we should always be pushing our girls to strive to be the best and to speak up and out about issues we see.

I think the biggest thing is that success is not measured by whether or not you're on 'CBS This Morning' or whether or not you make the local news station.

I travel a lot, so I know that it's important to have people in your life to keep you ground.

When I create a story, I can make it however funny, sad, or happy I want it to be. And when I read, I feel like I'm in the story, and I get to experience it. It feels like I'm watching someone else do something, but I'm doing the thing that the character is doing as well.

I am slightly obsessed with beauty products.

My health and schoolwork come first. I work hard to get lots of sleep, but I probably work just as hard to spend time with friends.

I think writing gives me creative freedom.

I suggest school buses make stops at local libraries so that children who do not have resources like books at home can get access.