Summer Reading

Selena Haskins grew up in D.C. playing basketball at rec centers, but sometimes dealt with bullying because she was the only girl there. So, she wrote a book to encourage young girls to pursue their dreams in sports and beyond. Find it on booksbyselena.com. News4’s Jummy Olabanji reports. 

D.C.-area author Thomas Lehrich talks about his book “Backpacker Billy and the Hawaiian Lion” and the next adventure for his kid hero.

Writer Brandt Ricca and illustrator Matt Miller discuss their series “The Barris Books” and how they aim to explore real issues kids face in a story with dreamy settings. News4’s Jummy Olabanji reports.

“Running Against the Odds” is the inspirational story of Desmond Dunham, who overcame a difficult childhood, found a love of running and now has prepared dozens of kids for their journeys in college sports. News4’s Jummy Olabanji spoke to author “Coach Dez.”

D.C. author and teacher Eugene Banks speaks about his book “Young Black Boy” and what inspired him to write it. News4’s Jummy Olabanji reports.

The Washington Nationals are pitching in to inspire kids to read this summer.

The Washington Nationals are pitching in to inspire kids to read this summer. News4’s Molette Green reports on the summer reading program and how kids can earn free tickets to a Nats game. For more information, visit: nationals.com/summerreading