Matt Sem is all about the 80’s. From music to movies to fashion, etc. He still has a VHS player, Boombox, Cassette Tapes and lots of Big League Chew. “I had to upgrade to a lighter TV though.” Matt enjoys humor and staying fit for a healthy lifestyle. An accomplished Tennis player and Teaching Professional of more than 25 years. Matt has a bachelor’s degree from Spring Arbor University. He resides in Wausau, Wisconsin. The ’86 Kids is his first book.

This is a Memoir about a kid named Matt as he reminisces about his childhood in Wausau, Wisconsin during the mid-1980’s. Matt recalls various events from his childhood, including playing basketball, family life, sports activities, first crush, and the summer before the transition to middle school. The story offers a fun, humorous, and nostalgic look at the era that defined Generation X. So strap yourself in and get ready for a trip back to 1985-86 when things made sense.