What do you read after completing the most lauded and talked about ya book of 2017. Reasons to add jason reynolds to your favorite authors list. Jason reynolds is the new york times bestselling author of all american boys, the track series, long way down, for everyone, and miles moralesspiderman he is an american author who writes novels and poetry for young adult and middlegrade audiences, including ghost, a national book award finalist for young peoples literature born in washington, dc and raised in neighboring oxon hill. But i guess not surprising, which i guess is even stranger, and. Oct 23, 2017 young adult author jason reynolds new york times bestselling author jason reynolds says he never got straight as in school. Raw, captivating, and undeniably real, nic stone joins industry giants jason reynolds and walter dean myers as she boldly tackles american race relations in this stunning debut.
Free verse is a poetic form, but one without rigid rhymes, rhythm, or structure. Jason reynolds is the new york times bestselling author of long way down and many other books for kids, middle grade and young adults. Young adult author jason reynolds new york times bestselling author jason reynolds says he never got straight as in school. Goodreads members who liked a long way down also liked. Verdict a good choice for school and public libraries. An ode to put the damn guns down, this is national book award finalist and new york times bestseller jason reynoldss fiercely stunning novel that takes place in sixty potent secondsthe time it takes a kid to decide whether or not hes going to murder the guy who killed his brother a cannon. Find books like long way down from the worlds largest community of readers. They choose books that are far too easy for them and therefore dont challenge. Oct 30, 2017 in long way down, the ghosts of gun violence chill a plan for revenge jason reynolds new book follows a 15yearold who must make a crucial decision after the murder of his brother, all in the. Jason reynolds talks long way down and writing about gun. His novels feature diverse characters and are unfailingly compelling, compassionate, and timely. One day i will look back and understand that just as there was a moment in my life when i realized where my power lay, there was also a specific moment when i stopped believing in authority just for its own sake and started coming to my own conclusions about the world i lived in.
Oct 24, 2017 jason reynolds new novel long way down is a study in restriction the book, which was longlisted for the 2017 national book award in young peoples literature, outlines a single minute in the. Writing books for kids who dont read books with jason reynolds. Young adult author jason reynolds on coming late to reading. Jason reynolds born december 6, 1983 is an american author of novels and poetry for young adult and middlegrade audiences, including ghost, a national book award finalist for young peoples literature.
But i guess not surprising, which i guess is even stranger, and even sadder. Told in short, fierce staccato narrative verse, long way down is a fast and furious, dazzlingly brilliant look at teenage gun violence, as could only be told by jason. In the end of jason reynolds long way down, it says. Youll get the first email of recommendations from our critics within a week. Published october 24th 2017 by atheneumcaitlyn dlouhy books. Find books like a long way down from the worlds largest community of readers. In jason reynoldss new novel in verse long way down, it all began with the rules no. Jan 03, 2018 jason reynolds reads from his ya verse novel, long way down, beautifully illustrated by chris priestley. Reynolds is also the 20202021 national ambassador for young peoples literature. It is time for him to take his brothers place on the street.
In long way down, the ghosts of gun violence chill a plan for revenge jason reynolds new book follows a 15yearold who must make a crucial decision after the murder of. Fifteenyearold will holloman decided to tell the story of what happened to him immediately following his older brother shawns death. Author of 31 books including long way down follow author after earning a ba in english from the university of maryland, college park, he moved to brooklyn, new york, where you can often find him walking the four blocks from the train to his apartment. His books childrens book ghost and ya novel long way down have won. He manages to deliver clear, distinct and important messages with just a few words. Hes also written as brave as you, all american boys, the boy in the black suit and my name is jason. The following version of this book was used to create this study guide. Jason reynolds books list of books by author jason reynolds.
Shawn turned back toward me, eyes dull from death but shining from tears, finally. Jason reynolds s most popular book is long way down. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Reynolds concise verses echo like shots against the white space of the page. Told in short, fierce staccato narrative verse, long way down is a fast and furious, dazzlingly brilliant look at teenage gun violence, as could only be told by jason reynolds. Jasons many works of fiction include 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, and long way down, which received both a newbery honor and a. How a kid who didnt read a book until he was 17 grew up to. An ode to put the damn guns down, this is national book award finalist and new york times bestseller jason reynolds s fiercely stunning novel that takes place in sixty potent secondsthe time it takes a kid to decide whether or not hes going to murder the guy who killed his brother. Jason reynolds wants us needs us to embrace our humanity.
Pdf long way down jason reynolds free download ebooks. A highly popular writer, jason reynolds is from the usa and he spent his childhood in washington d. Jason reynolds born december 6, 1983 is an american author of novels and poetry for young adult and middlegrade audiences, including ghost, a national book award. I can talk directly to them in a way that i know theyre going to relate to. After 15yearold will sees his older brother, shawn, gunned down on the streets, he sets out to do the. It it was like being frozen in a block of ice, right, and in this moment. Nic stone joins industry giants jason reynolds and walter dean myers as she. Long way down by jason reynolds awesome books you might. Jason reynolds, long way down long way down is a novel written in verse that tells the story of fifteenyearold will who seeks to venge his murdered brother shawn. Still, this important work should be read alongside jason reynolds and brendan kielys allamerican boys and kekla magoons how it went down. We cannot guarantee that long way down jason reynolds free download book is in the library, but if you are still not sure with the service, you can choose free trial service. Oct 23, 2017 jason reynolds can empathize with kids who dont like to read. He was awarded the newbery medal in 2001 for his novel a year down yonder.
So does that mean that long way down is due for an award of its own. Jason reynolds has 31 books on goodreads with 421550 ratings. Its hard to separate jason reynolds from his books, by which i mean he is a charismatic, intelligent author who has put himself forward. The book long way down by jason reynolds is a unique free verse poetry book. Long way down is, for want of a better word, brilliant. In long way down, the ghosts of gun violence chill. Jason reynolds reads from his ya verse novel, long way down, beautifully illustrated by chris priestley. Jason s many works of fiction include when i was the greatest, boy in the black suit, all american boys cowritten with brendan kiely, as brave as you, for every one, miles morales. Will learned the rules from his older brother, shawn. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read long way down. Written by jason reynolds, narrated by jason reynolds. Jason reynolds discusses knife crime in the book long way down.
Young adult author jason reynolds on coming late to. Jason reynolds is a newbury award honoree and the new york times bestselling author of long way down, the track series and many other books for kids. Richard peck was an american novelist known for his prolific contributions to modern young adult literature. Aug 29, 2018 long way down takes place in a span of one minute. Long way down has one main setting in this story, an elevator.
Wills brother shawn has just been shot and killed when this novel in verse begins. I am not aware at this moment that i have lost my innocence. Oct 24, 2017 long way down is written in verseform, and although this style is usually not my preferred style, jason reynolds set a completely new standard with his writing, eloquence and articulation. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. See all books authored by jason reynolds, including all american boys, and ghost, and more on. Angie thomass the hate u give by has already garnered multiple accoladesboston globe horn book fiction winner, national book award long list, slj best book, and morris finalist, among others. A stellar creepy, engaging, heartbreaking novel in verse, long way down is another example of what author jason reynolds does best. May 12, 2018 jason reynolds might not have used flowery language to tell this story but the way he manipulates words and makes use of e. Oct 24, 2017 long way down audiobook written by jason reynolds.
Oct 28, 2019 jason reynolds spoke to about 400 students in baltimore earlier this month about his book long way down. Author jason reynolds explains that long way down was originally written in prose, but he eventually shifted the novel to free verse. In long way down, the ghosts of gun violence chill a. Oct 24, 2017 long way down ebook written by jason reynolds. Jason reynolds new novel long way down is a study in restriction the book, which was longlisted for the 2017 national book award in young peoples literature, outlines a. It is set in an elevator, in which a young, angry boy gets on and begins his long journey down. More than anything, long way down is a story about family the natural family one is born into, the chosen family one surrounds oneself with, and the communal family of the world. According to his mother he was a born storyteller and therefore writing came quite naturally to him. Though there are many such storytellers and book writers like jason reynolds there is certainly something special and unique about him. He also knows who has killed his brother and he is out for vengeance. With that in mind, i would like to introduce you jason reynolds. In fact, he didnt read his first novel until he was 17 years old.
Jason reynolds is the new york times bestselling author of all american boys, the track series, long way down, for everyone, and miles moralesspiderman he is an american author who writes novels and poetry for young adult and middlegrade audiences, including ghost, a national book award finalist for young peoples literature. October 30, 2017 jason reynolds new book follows a 15yearold who must make a crucial decision after the murder of his brother, all in the time it takes for an elevator to travel 60 seconds. Long way down is an intense read with a beautifully ambiguous ending that highlights the. Long way down, by jason reynolds atheneumcaitlyn dlouhy. Spider man, the track series ghost, patina, sunny, and lu, long way down, which received both a newbery honor and a printz honor, and look both ways, which was a. In one minute, jason reynolds changes your perception of everything. Atheneumcaitlyn dlouhy books, 9781481438254, 320pp. In this elevator, will, the main character, is greeted by. Its a fact hes shared with thousands of kids in classrooms and auditoriums across. Jason reynolds bio, facts, family famous birthdays. Now one of reynoldss books, long way down, is being released in the. Though i read all american boys a couple of years ago, i was weirdly late to the writing of jason reynolds. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that the.
Honestly this is my first book of reynolds and i love it. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. The entire book takes place over 60 seconds of the main characters life, enough time for him to question everything hes been taught and change his life forever. When shawn is shot and killed, wills grief is trapped behind a wall of unshed tears.
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