Ryder Strong

you know uh whether it's girls in steam or um black and brown boys or this this book is a part of the richness of black stories collection so kids can see themselves so kids can also see others in the community learn about each other as protagonists and um

while I was working with them, I told them, you know, they learn about my kids and I told them about the story I do that I had to kind of go into his imaginary world.

And cause I think that's where a lot of the magic lives, like being a kid who achieved at a very young age.

And like, that was kind of like achievement, achievement, achievement.

I think it's nice to just, it's kind of touches on the question that you asked.

Like, it's kind of nice to just see our kids play.

Yeah.

You know, there's no other reason other than just to play.

There's a lot of good stuff there too.

So that's what I hope the book celebrates.

That's so great.

Do you think it could be a series?

Are you planning any new books?

I am.

I am in the midst of writing like a couple others.

Okay.

But I could definitely see it as a series.

A whole new generation discovered you on TV recently with Abbott Elementary, easily the best comedy on TV.

Were you as excited to be on that show as I would be?

Oh my gosh, are you kidding me?