#jason reynolds

[lakecountylibrary]

Read what the librarian is reading!

Here's Kate's current TBR pile:

Honey Lemon Soda (volume 3) by Mayu Murata

Taran Wanderer (book 4 of the Chronicles of Prydain) by Lloyd Alexander

Sweet Valley Twins Volume 4: The Haunted House by Nicole Andelfinger

Uprooted: A Memoir about what Happens When Your Family Moves Back by Ruth Chan

Noodle & Bao by Shaina Lu

Twenty-four Seconds from Now by Jason Reynolds

Ditching Saskia by John Moore

Thief of the Heights by Son M.

This Land is our Land: A Blue Beetle Story by Julio Anta

Girlmode by Magdalene Visaggio

The Strange Case of Harleen and Harley by Melissa Marr

Wingborn by Marjorie Liu

Full Shift by Jennifer Dugan

The Terrifying Tales of Vivian Vance by Josh Ulrich

See more of Kate's recs

[bookaddict24-7]

(New Young Adult Releases Coming Out Today! (October 8th, 2024)

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Have I missed any new Young Adult releases? Have you added any of these books to your TBR? Let me know!

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New Releases:

The Art Thieves by Andrea L. Rogers

The Dividing Sky by Jill Tew

Red in Tooth & Claw by Lish McBride

If You're Not the One by Farah Naz Rishi

Divine Mortals by Amanda M. Helander

I Shall Never Fall in Love by Hari Conner

Lucy, Uncensored by Mel Hammond & Teghan Hammond

The Terrifying Tales of Vivian Vance by Joshua Ulrich

Light Enough to Float by Lauren Seal

Giddy Barber Explodes in 11 by Dina Havranek

Wrongs Answers Only by Tobias Madden

Zodiac Rising by Katie Zhao

Sally's Lament by Mari Mancusi

A Vile Season by David Ferraro

Fledgling by S.K. Ali

Only for the Holidays by Abiola Bello

Twenty-Four Seconds From Now... by Jason Reynolds

New Sequels:

Under All the Lights (When It All Syncs Up #2) by Maya Ameyaw

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Happy reading!

[galerymod]

We choose who we are. So simple. No, so hard!

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Having a superpower has nothing to do with the ability to fly or jump, or superhuman strength. The truest superpowers are the ones we all possess: willpower, integrity, and most importantly, courage.

Jason Reynolds

A superhuman is someone who recognises their own negative fallibilities that close them off from the omnipresent and, over the course of their life, grows beyond these fallibilities through these negative fallibilities, and then lives in harmony with themselves and the world. They come to the realisation that they can use the time they have to live as part of a greater and greater whole.

We will never be perfect in achieving this, but only the path to it allows us to grow, to look back calmly at our thousand other versions and to understand our fallibilities in order to forgive usself.

Because we are only human.

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[killianart]

Recently reread Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds and it's still as good as the first time 📖💖

[slaughter-books]

Day 22: JOMPBPC: Books And Plants

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[ikuneko]

My first finished read for Black History Month this year was Black Boy Joy, a collection of short stories by black male authors compiled by Kwame Mbalia. It was an absolutely wonderful read, and so, so important to showcase the happiness found growing up black, I feel like.

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[a-gay-witch]

Yall I got really lucky a while back and got to see Jason Reynolds speak at a writing event in my city. This was a while ago so excuse if some of the notes dont make total sense. Uh anyway here’s the notes I took summarised:

Jason Reynolds on Authenticity in Writing

authenticity builds a stronger connection to the audience

use different mediums for writing (genres, styles or ways of writing e.g. pen vs computer)

write from personal experience (you don’t have to relate to a whole situation but find something in the situation a character’s going through to relate and tie to your own life)

talk to people - learn their stories so you have a wider understanding of people and the world

(specifically about Miles Morales) Reynolds initially said no to writing Miles when asked by Marvel, but after talking to some young kids in his hometown (i think it was) and seeing them get very excited about the idea of his character he agreed to write him

find your writing voice - how do you talk when your most comfortable? - be honest with who you are

tell your stories

keep yourself interested in your work - write what you enjoy - “swear words are you friends”

connections are everything (real life and in stories)

writing is a good way to handle grief

your relationships will help you write - find your support system

[lakecountylibrary]

Staff Picks: YA Round-Up

I have been stepping out of my usual genres and reading a tad bit more YA! Here are three good ones that I read recently:

The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo

Xiomara is busy trying to be everything for everybody, but at 15, that's pretty miserable. She is balancing friends, religion, family life, and a crush, but all she really wants to be is a teenage girl who happens to be an amazing poet!

This book is set in Harlem, New York which adds so much flavor to the writing. This book is the recipient of several prestigious awards such as the Printz and the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature.

My Fairy God Somebody by Charlene Allen

Clae is on a journey to New York to explore journalism. But she is secretly also on a mission to find out more about her family that she suspects lives in New York. Her mother has kept many parts of her father's family a secret from her, and now she is ready to know more about them to ultimately learn more about herself.

Twenty-Four Seconds from Now... by Jason Reynolds

Main character Neon and his girlfriend have been together for two years now. Neon tells a story of his many feelings and thoughts as he navigates hormones, ailing family members, and his beloved family pet. Neon unpacks so many internal thoughts, many of which come across in a humorous way. This is a very honest and candid tale of the curiosity that comes along with love and connection.

See more of Ashley's recs

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Title: Take the Mic: Fictional Stories of Everyday Resistance

Author: Bethany C. Morrow, Samira Ahmed, Jason Reynolds, Darcie Little Badger, Keah Brown, L.D. Lewis, Kait Feldmann, Yamile Saied Méndez, Ray Stoeve, Laura Silverman, Sofia Quintero, Connie Sun

Series or standalone: standalone

Publication year: 2019

Genres: fiction, anthology, contemporary, LGBT+, poetry, activism, social justice

Blurb: You might be the kind of person who stands up to online trolls, or who marches to protest injustice; perhaps you are #DisabledAndCute and dancing around your living room, alive and proud; perhaps you are the trans mentor that you wish you had when you were younger. Maybe you call out false allies, or stand up to loved ones; maybe you speak your truth and drop the mic, or maybe you take it with you when you leave.

[bunnyinatree]

I don't have Spotify wrapped, but here are my top five book recommendations to cap off the year C:

1 ) "Babel" by RF Kuang: This one is great for folks who love linguistics, because the magic system is based on harnessing the power that is lost in translation. It tackles the subjects of empire and colonialism, and the protagonist struggles with assimilation and wonders whether it's worth it to save himself by becoming complicit in an oppressive regime.

2 ) "Anxious People" by Frederik Backman: A surprisingly wholesome tale, this book follows a group of people who are taken hostage during a bank robbery. I am obsessed with the way that Backman creates nuanced and memorable characters, as well as the way that he combines humor and heartache.

3 ) "The Travelling Cat Chronicles" by Hiro Arikawa: A cat named Nana narrates his journey across Japan as his human searches for someone to take Nana in. We learn more about the human protagonist through flashbacks, and the relationship between human and cat always takes center stage. Fair warning: I bawled my eyes out for a good portion of this novel.

4 ) "A Story of Seven Lives" by Gin Shirakawa This three-volume manga follows two street cats named Machi and Nanao, whose paths intersect with a young, heartbroken woman named Yoshino. Overarching themes include mutual care, grief, and non-romantic forms of love. Fair warning: I cried through roughly 90% of this book. Here is a spread from the manga, since I know that a story's art style can be a major draw or deterrent.

[image ID: a spread of two pages from the manga "A Story of Seven Lives." In the first panel, Nanao are Machi are snuggled up together. Nanao is cold and wants to snuggle closer, but Machi complains that he's too heavy. By the second page, a couple of humans have shown up to take photos, squealing about how cute the stray cats are. Nanao and Machi stiffen, then dash away, saying, "God help us!" End image ID.]

5 ) "Lu" by Jason Reynolds: This is the fourth book of the middle grade "Track" series (which is about track and field, as the name suggests), and I recommend reading the entire thing—or listening to the audiobooks, for a chance to hear Guy Lockard's wonderful voice-acting. I'm listing the book "Lu" in particular, because I nearly cried seeing such a nuanced and affectionate portrayal of someone with albinism. Lu's disability doesn't define him; he has plenty of character traits and struggles outside of it. But Jason Reynolds doesn't shy away from depicting albinism realistically, including its effect on vision. Lu has hyperopia, specifically, and I love the way its explained (and explored!) for young readers.

[kelly-clarksons]

kellyclarksonshow: Feeling #Thankful for a fun hour with Taika Waititi, John O'Hurley and author Jason Reynolds today on Kelly!

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Day 3: JOMPBPC: Black Pride

💕Happy Black History Month! ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿💕

[judgingbooksbycovers]

Twenty-Four Seconds from Now...: A Love Story

By Jason Reynolds.

[xivvins]

That time of year again.

Getting hyperfixated on books I read in middle school.

[finleyforevermore]

Odd Question.

Do you have a favourite book?

Oh, I've got plenty!

"Good Dog" by Dan Gemeinhart - I lost my dog Dylan in May 2021 and only a week later, I found this book. Maybe it was divine intervention, maybe it was fate or something, I don't know. But this book had me sobbing by the end because it hit far too close to home. I absolutely recommend it.

"Thanks a Lot, Universe" by Chad Lucas - While I was completely able to relate to the characters in this story, the writing was absolutely phenomenal. Ezra and Brian were wonderful characters and I honestly still want to give them a hug XD even though I haven't reread the book in a looong while. Both their conflicts were very well-written and compelling, and also I loved the very casual and well-written representation of mental illness, different races, and sexualities <3 highly recommend! But there's a few heavy topics involved in it.

"Long Way Down" by Jason Reynolds. - We had to read this book this most recent school year that just ended and it was amazing! Jason Reynolds' writing is so raw, real, and emotionally compelling, and the ending is very interesting. I certainly recommend it!

"Ghost Boys" by Jewell Parker Rhodes - This book is similar to Long Way Down, but it's from the perspective of a victim of gun violence rather than someone related to a victim. It's such a compelling, heartbreaking, raw, and phenomenal book.