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Jason Reynold’s “Long Way Down” to Take Graphic Novel Form
Jason Reynolds’s powerhouse novel Long Way Down came out in October 2017. It’s about a fifteen-year-old boy named Will whose brother … More
My First Podcast Interview! I Give Tips on How to Help Kids Choose Books and I Share Some Favorite Titles
It was my honor to be included in a podcast with this mission statement: “In this podcast, we share conversations … More
Jason Reynold’s “For Everyone” is a Poem, a Nod, a Nothing to Lose
The beautiful, slim new volume by Jason Reynolds is all things and nothing. He explains in the preface that parts … More
What’s Making Me Happy This Week: Jason Reynolds and Glen Weldon
As a long time fan of Jason Reynolds, it has been a sheer delight to watch his star rise over … More
My Favorite Reads of 2017 – Books for All Ages
Some of these titles have been around for awhile, and some are brand-new, but these are the books that had … More
“Ghost” by Jason Reynolds Rocked for Book Discussion
*This is a reblog from our work site, please excuse the work jargon and enjoy. 🙂 For our Chapter Chats … More
Hightlights From TweensRead – One Moderators View
TweensRead is an annual convention with the goal of connecting authors to their young readers. Throughout the day there are a series … More
Jason Reynolds Will Be in Houston & YOU Could Meet Him
On October 22nd, 2016, some of the country’s best, most influential, and up-and-coming authors for young readers will gather at … More
Ignore the Mullet & This Song Remains Relevant: “Bad” and Race Relations in America
I’m not one who reflects back on music from past decades. It may pass through my ears every one in … More
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