Jason Reynolds is an award-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author. A Q & A will follow the presentation. [7] While at Karibu he also encountered street fiction, also known as urban fiction, which is a literary genre Reynolds compares to rap's capacity for being "raw and honest. Email Address. Jason Reynolds is the New York Times bestselling author of many books, including When I Was the Greatest, Boy in the Black Suit, All American Boys (cowritten with Brendan Kiely), As Brave as You, For Every One, the Track series (Ghost, Patina, Sunny, and Lu), Long Way Down, and Look Both Ways. And it definitely did not disappoint. Jason Reynolds’s age is 37. Like I said though the dude writes some messed up stuff so be cautious if that sort of thing isn’t your cup of tea. [17] In a review for The New York Times, Kelka Magoon found both main characters "successfully drawn" and called the novel "a book to be grappled with, challenged by, and discussed. Their journey takes them through many ups and down but at the end of the day there is no doubt that they are able to make it big and achieve their common goals and objectives. [36] Reynolds wanted to write about the special burdens some teen girls assume in their families. [20], In 2016, Reynolds published As Brave As You,[21] which won the 2016 Kirkus Prize,[22][23] the 2017 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work for Youth/Teen,[24] the 2017 Schneider Family Book Award,[25] and the 2017 Coretta Scott King Honor. Browse reviews, synopses, book covers, pseudonyms, ratings and awards. Books may be purchased from BookBar. [32] The book was also well received by other reviewers, earning a starred review in Kirkus Reviews,[33] School Library Journal,[35] Horn Book Magazine,[37] and Booklist. Jason Reynolds has proven, without a shadow of a doubt, He is a master wordsmith! He believes that the cab drivers in New York are simply amazing and there quite a few things to learn from them. [56] Releasing in March 2020, Reynold's book is an adaptation of Kendi's book Stamped from the Beginning, which won the National Book Award in 2016. Audiofile, vol. Jason Reynolds talks about why it's important for young readers to read about diversity and police brutality. "[6] Long Way Down was named a 2018 Newbery Honor book by the American Library Association,[43] a Printz Honor Book,[43] best young adult work at the Mystery Writers of America's Edgar Awards,[44] a Walter Dean Myers Award from the We Need Diverse Books organization, a Coretta Scott King Honor, and a finalist for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work for Youth/Teens. Reynolds had told Chris he had basically stopped writing, but Chris pointed out that with his father aging (the elder Myers died in 2014), there would soon be a shortage of new works written about young black children, particularly black boys. Jason Reynolds' Books - You Can't Read Just One! Our Story. 2017, p. 22. Insert your e-mail below to start getting these recommendations. It also proves that while racist ideas have always been easy to fabricate and distribute, they can also be discredited. Our Way, a memoir about moving to New York to pursue their dreams, expressed through Reynolds's poetry and Griffin's illustrations. The answer is no. We'll base this on various factors for example "If you like Jack Reacher..." or "If you like short stories in the horror genre". May 28, 2020. A Great Book for Grades 6-8+. Reynolds is also the 2020-2021 National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. Like all budding writers, things were not easy and it certainly was quite tough for him as he struggled to get a toe-hold into the highly competitive and unforgiving world of writing. Mine Too: Our Story, Our Way. And feel free to submit your own suggestions via the contact form at the bottom of the page. And he’s traveled around the world to share his stories and poems. He is a big lover of music especially the Go-Go variety and this certainly has helped him to come with an exotic and beautiful mix of both music and storytelling. [45] An adaptation by Martine Kei Green-Rogers of Long Way Down was commissioned by the Kennedy Center and performed at the Kennedy Center's Family Theater in October/November 2018. Jason Reynolds is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, a Newbery Award Honoree, a Printz Award Honoree, a two-time National Book Award finalist, a Kirkus Award winner, a two-time Walter Dean Myers Award winner, an NAACP Image Award Winner, and the recipient of multiple Coretta Scott King honors.Reynolds is also the 2020–2021 National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. I am often asked by readers of the site if I accept donations as a “thank you” for the work I put into the site. Though there are many such storytellers and book writers like Jason Reynolds there is certainly something special and unique about him. A friendship developed and the conversations continued with increasing urgency; after a white police officer shot and killed Michael Brown, Kiely reached out to Reynolds to propose they write a book addressing police brutality and racial profiling. This is the story of two Jasons who live in New York City. Though the pictures and poems are written by two different entities, since their goals are common there is no doubt that there is uniformity and gelling together of what is written and spoken. Apart from the above there are a number of other books which too have been written by Jason Reynolds and it would be worthwhile to read as many of them as possible. 2 minutes, 1 seconds. Critics noted the deft way the book handles many issues[34] including teamwork[33][34][35] and non-traditional family structures. A “new to me” author. Right. He also knows that many of these book-hating boys, don’t actually hate books, they hate boredom. This what your grandmother meant when she said speak life. "[20], The Track series follows a different protagonist in each novel, all of whom are members the Defenders, an elite track team. They take an unflinching look at gun violence, police brutality, family, loss, and friendship. A Great Book for Grades 6-8+. "Jason Reynolds: Writing as Fast as He Can." I loved Reynolds' Miles from the minute he stepped onto the page, if only for the fact that it's so deeply evident how much he cares . )[10], While an undergraduate, Reynolds met collaborator Jason Griffin, who became his roommate. Sign up to receive news and updates. [13] All of Reynolds' writings feature minority characters, which Reynolds sees as a reflection of the modern world. The book is written in two voices, with Reynolds writing from the point of view of the teenaged victim, Rashad Butler, in a hospital bed, while Kiely wrote the character Quinn Collins, a white teenager and family friend of the police officer, who witnessed the violent attack. Further there are a number of real life and down to earth characters who have helped him in his quest to become a good writer. Mine Too. For as long as he can remember, his father has taught him to run. [27] In The Washington Post, reviewers said, "Reynolds deftly blends humor and heart through lively dialogue and spot-on sibling dynamics. Though there are many such storytellers and book writers like Jason Reynolds there is certainly something special and unique about him. First Name. In October 2020, a graphic novel addition of Long Way Down was published with art by Danica Novgorodoff. How do they act? He then lived in Brooklyn working odd jobs until his second book deal which was for the novel, When I Was The Greatest. By Jason Reynolds About the Book Sunny has never celebrated his birthday; that’s because the day he was born was the day his mother died. A highly popular writer, Jason Reynolds is from the USA and he spent his childhood in Washington D.C. In fact the truth is that his mother has died but his reason for wearing a black suit not his mother’s death but something related to his survival. education teacher in a Maryland public school, could afford a house with a yard and enough space for Reynolds, his three siblings, and sometimes other extended family. Jason Reynolds is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, a Newbery Award Honoree, a Printz Award Honoree, a two-time National Book Award finalist, a Kirkus Award winner, a two-time Walter Dean Myers Award winner, an NAACP Image Award Winner, and the recipient of multiple Coretta Scott King honors. Jason Reynolds $16.81 - $21.46 Tune in for this special virtual presentation from Jason Reynolds, the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature and author of many award-winning books for tweens and teens. He's also written As Brave as You, All American Boys, The Boy in the Black Suit and My Name is Jason. This isn’t an expert talking down, but a friend reaching across in love. [8][9] He wrote a few lines in an effort to console his mother, who printed the poem on the program for the funeral, and after that Reynolds wrote poems as each of his grandmother's siblings passed. He also wrote a Marvel Comics graphic novel called Miles Morales: Spider-Man (2017). Queen Latifah, Tupac, and Biggie Smalls were Jason Reynolds' biggest inspirations when he began writing. in English. [9] Four years later they published My Name Is Jason. It's a two year position to increase appreciation of youth literature. Patty and her younger sister live with their dead father's brother and his white wife because their birth mother is unable to take care of them after losing her legs due to diabetes. Jason’s many books include Miles Morales: Spider Man, the Track series (Ghost, Patina, Sunny, and Lu), Long Way Down, which received a Newbery Honor, a Printz Honor, and a Correta Scott King Honor, and Look Both Ways, which was a National Book Award Finalist. [38] Paste magazine named the audiobook, narrated by Guy Lockard, one of the 13 best of 2018 to date, saying, "The whole series is a must-listen, but Sunny is a particular treat" thanks to the Lockard's portrayal of the "lolling, goofball voice" of the novel's first-person protagonist.[39]. But in a way, I have NEVER read before. Speaking to School Library Journal, Reynolds said, "It was a trip to take these issues I care so much about and figure out what they look like as a person. How do they dress? [48] Two weeks later, Reynolds occupied three slots on The New York Times best-seller lists for children's literature: two on the young adult hardcover list (Long Way Down and For Every One),[49] and one on the children's series list for the Track series. My Name Is Jason. He has 31,000 Instagram followers. But there’s something surprising about this superstar author: He was 17 before he read a book cover to cover. [34], The third installment in the series, called Sunny, was released on April 10, 2018. He is very outspoken and shares his inner feelings quite easily and frankly. What do they do? He suggested Reynolds look at some of his father's old works, and The Young Landlords particularly connected with Reynolds; the work gave Reynolds the confidence to "write in my voice, use my tongue, my language, my style, and write a story. But there’s something surprising about this superstar author: He was 17 before he read a book cover to cover. This what your grandmother meant when she said speak life. We will now have a look at a few of his books and try and understand the outline of the same so that customers can get to know more about his style of writing and how he goes about describing the various characters, events, happenings and situations. Jason Reynolds is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, a Newbery Award Honoree, a Printz Award Honoree, a two-time National Book Award finalist, a Kirkus Award winner, a two-time Walter Dean Myers Award winner, an NAACP Image Award Winner, and the recipient of multiple Coretta Scott King honors. Awards for Jason Reynolds - FictionDB. Since they there has been no looking back as he moved from one level of success to another. : Our Story. The fourth installment in the series, called Lu, was released October 23, 2018. I just recently started reading Bentley Little and I am HOOKED.