Jason Reynolds writes young adult books that don't talk down to kids. His newest audio-only book is called Soundtrack. He talks with Rachel Martin about writing and the value of being a crier.

So you haven't read "Long Way Down" by Jason Reynolds? It's a story of REVENGE or more like the personal journey someone must take when seeking revenge. As our young antagonist's brother has been shot ...

Jason Reynolds' new young adult novel opens in a bathroom where 17-year-old Neon Benton is nervous and fumbling while his girlfriend, Aria Wright, waits across the hall.

Jason Reynolds has a vast collection of books and literary artifacts in his Northeast Washington rowhouse, including a signed first edition of Toni Morrison’s “Beloved” and a selection of ...

Earlier this month, novelist and poet Jason Reynolds received a grant from the MacArthur Foundation for his work "depicting the rich inner lives of kids of color." The latest example of that work ...

Jason Reynolds, Dorothy Roberts, And Jericho Brown Among 2024 MacArthur Foundation’s ‘Genius’ Grant Winners. Eight Black trailblazers made the MacArthur Foundation's 2024 list of 'Genius ...

Jason Reynolds writes young adult books that don't talk down to kids. His newest audio-only book is called Soundtrack. He talks with Rachel Martin about writing and the value of being a crier.

Jason Reynolds writes young adult books that don't talk down to kids. His newest audio-only book is called Soundtrack. He talks with Rachel Martin about writing and the value of being a crier.