A native of Kansas, Texas teenager Kadijah Rae’ published her first literary work, BRICK BY BRICK: THE PAIN I HOLD INSIDE, when she was only 14 years old. The young author hopes to attend college and eventually become the first Black-American female president. In the meantime, the athlete and cheerleader hopes to obtain speaking engagements to spread her anti-bullying/anti-silence messages to empower teens. "I just want people to treat each other better, and themselves," Kadijah admits. "That starts with every body telling the truth and not holding back their own voice." www.RPridesBook.com