Sasha and Tasha, a series designed to help improve reading fluency and comprehension. This book focuses on the long /i/ sound. The Word Skill Builder List gives readers the opportunity to practice reading phonemes and word families that make the long /i/ sound. This practice builds reading confidence and helps to improve reading fluency. Sasha and Tasha are charming leads. In this installment, the twins have complex discussions of traditional values, core concepts, and family expectations. Big sister Tasha helps Sasha realize the importance of family expectations and in doing so, she learns a very valuable lesson. Nia Ali is an English teacher, author, and proud mother of two, amazing children. Her mission is to eradicate illiteracy, while writing stories to motivate, inspire, and encourage self-development, identity, and collective, community involvement for positive change. Nia takes pleasure in speaking engagements to empower individuals to recognize their gifts and talents to live their purpose. She is an active member of several community organizations and strives to be an agent of change. She loves laughing with friends, traveling and eating, and spending time with family.