Jason Reynolds is a writing superhero. The high quality content he’s releasing at such a quick pace is astonishing. He is a master of the craft, and I am thrilled to recommend another one of his novels this summer! Being a teenager is tough, but being a teenager and Spider-Man, well that’s a whole other … Continue reading Miles Morales: Spider-Man by Jason Reynolds
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
“What's the point of having a voice if you're gonna be silent in those moments you shouldn't be?” Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter life is divided between two worlds: the poor black neighborhood where she lives and the rich suburban prep school she attends. These two worlds are shattered when Starr witnesses a police officer fatal shot … Continue reading The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
Ghost by Jason Reynolds
Castle “Ghost” Cranshaw feels like he’s been running nonstop since the day his father pulled out a gun and chased him and his mother through the apartment and down the street. Even though his father is serving time in jail, Ghost can’t seem to run fast enough to escape his past. Highly impressed by his … Continue reading Ghost by Jason Reynolds