Jaylah is being raised by her grandmother because her mother moved back to Nigeria and abandoned her. Her father is currently serving in the military. Despite these challenges, Jaylah is excelling in school. She is a member of the Girl Scouts, which she really enjoys, and she has recently started playing soccer, showing great improvement in the sport. In addition to that, she participates in swimming lessons and martial arts classes. Jaylah loves going to the library and enjoys reading, spending 30 minutes each night reading before bed.