In this episode, I’m talking with Jason Reynolds, #1 New York Times best-selling author of more than a dozen books for young people, about where he draws inspiration for his characters, his role as the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, and his latest book, Ain’t Burned All the Bright. I’m deeply inspired by Jason’s art and craft—I loved every minute of this conversation.
Jason Reynolds is a #1 New York Times best-selling author, a Newbery honoree, a Printz Award honoree, a two-time National Book Award finalist, a Kirkus Prize winner, a Carnegie Medal winner, a two-time Walter Dean Myers Award winner, an NAACP Image Award winner, and the recipient of multiple Coretta Scott King honors. He’s also the 2020–2022 National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. His many books include All American Boys, When I Was the Greatest, The Boy in the Black Suit, Stamped, As Brave as You, For Every One, the Track series (Ghost, Patina, Sunny,and Lu), Look Both Ways, and Long Way Down, which received a Newbery Honor, a Printz Honor, and a Coretta Scott King Honor. He lives in Washington, D.C. You can find his ramblings at jasonwritesbooks.com.
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