I came up with the story of the Ultimate 5 Squad to help children see positive representation. Superheroes can come in all shapes, genders, sizes, and colors. The story shows the reader they don’t need to be a superhero in order to make a difference in the world. Everyday people coming together using teamwork can make a big impact!

I want children to gain confidence, believe in themselves, think big, and realize they’re capable of great things even when faced with adversity. The main characters of the story are ordinary people who come together for a common good. On their own they're good at what they do, but together they're unstoppable. They each have different skills sets they bring together to become the Ultimate 5 Squad.

There's a quote by Marian Wright Edelman, "you can't be, what you can't see." I want children to see characters that look like them, and also different from them and realize we're all unique and special. We all have something great within us. When you see characters that look like you it opens up your mind to possibilities for you own life.