Get To Know: Jason Reynolds
Jason Reynolds Genre: YA/Realistic Fiction Born: Washington DC Used rap music as inspirations to write poetry at 9 years old Read his first novel at 17 years old Graduated from … Read More
Jason Reynolds Genre: YA/Realistic Fiction Born: Washington DC Used rap music as inspirations to write poetry at 9 years old Read his first novel at 17 years old Graduated from … Read More
This week’s READ WOKE challenge is all about African-American Voices. These are some of TCL’s favorite African-American authors and illustrators that use their voices to promote and uplift their culture … Read More
Author at a Glance: Angela Johnson Born in Tuskegee, Alabama Grew up in Windham, Ohio with her brother and parents. Encouraged by a teacher who read to her when she … Read More
Author at a Glance: Kwame Alexander Kwame Alexander is a poet, educator, and author of 28 books Is a regular contributor to NPR’s Morning Edition, Kwame is the recipient of … Read More
Author at a Glance: Nic Stone Nic Stone was born and raised in a suburb of Atlanta, GA, Graduated from Spelman College Stone worked extensively in teen mentoring She lived … Read More
Author at a Glance: Jason Reynolds Grew up in Washington, DC Loves hip-hop music. His love of reading was first inspired by reading the lyrics from Queen Latifah’s album Black … Read More