Podcast appearances and mentions of Jason Reynolds

Join host Phillip Ramsey on the Uncommon Wealth Podcast as he interviews Dr. Jason Reynolds, a pediatric palliative care doctor and advocate for "Medicine 3.0." Dive into Jason's journey through diverse medical fields and his innovative approach to healthcare. Explore the balance between extending health span and managing end-of-life care. Learn about Jason's personal experiments with health optimization and the valuable life lessons he's gained from his career and personal experiences. Discover insights about living well and staying healthy longer.

Today on Read On, Robert Kirkwood talks to Jason Reynolds about his Carnegie Shortlisted book, Twenty-four Seconds from Now, a tender, sweet, wholesome piece of fiction discussing how to approach first sex, how to respect women, how to be gentle, how to make it about love. It shows us a refreshingly different side to male sexuality.We also listen back to Eric Motley on Madison - A Place of Hope and find new books in the RNIB Library.

What does it look like to hope in the face of tough times and undeniable challenges? The speakers in today's talk might describe true hope as more than a passive platitude, but something closer to a muscle that needs exercise. Krista Tippett, the creator and host of the public radio show “On Being,” reunites with young adult author and MacArthur grantee Jason Reynolds to continue their multi-year conversation about how to find resilience in a world full of obstacles. They explore the relationship between fear and hope, and share experiences of finding light and connection in unexpected places. 

Years ago, Teri Lesegne wrote a book called Reading Ladders, about meeting readers where they are and then guiding them to new heights. It's a lovely image. I've got my own twist on it; I like to think of helping kids get onto the reading escalator. They read the first book I hand them, or their best friend forks over after staying up til midnight to finish it, and boom, they're on that escalator cruising toward the next book without even realizing it. Sometimes it's a series that helps them on, or realizing that audiobooks count, or discovering Jason Reynolds for the first time. Sometimes it's a genre - they grab a Rick Riordan, then the next twelve, then realize that "fantasy" is a thing and cruise straight into Fablehaven, Skandar, and the Unicorn Thief, and Harry Potter. It's a genre I want to talk about today, one that has exploded in popularity over the last twenty years, and just keeps going. Sometimes I think Neal Schusterman is keeping it alive singlehandedly, but then I remember that Margaret Atwood, Adam Silvera, Megan Freeman, and Darcie Little Badger are part of the movement, along with so many others. Have you guessed? Yep, it's dystopia. Dystopia provides a fast-paced reading escalator, with many series integrated inside. Students might pick up The Hunger Games, move through the whole series, snag The Maze Runner, move through the whole series, snag The Uglies, move through the whole series, pick up Scythe, move through the whole series, pick up Divergent, move through the whole series. You get the idea! There are many series-based, fast-paced starting points where students can step onto this reading path and find themselves carried upwards with a whoosh. Then, as they start to understand the genre more and more, and become intrigued with it, there are new angles to explore. They might try Megan Freeman's novel-in-verse, Alone, and its new companion, Away. They might pick up the graphic novel version of The Giver. They might imagine their lives with their internet feed planted inside their head, by reading Feed. Eventually, deep in the genre, they might be ready for Animal Farm, Fahrenheit 451, or another book that will stretch them further. Or, they might be much better positioned to engage those books in your whole class curriculum. Go Further:  Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Launch your choice reading program with all my favorite tools and recs, and grab the free toolkit. Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram.  Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to share on the 'gram, or tapping those ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to help others discover the show. Thank you!   

Grab your headphones for a soul-stirring conversation with MacArthur “Genius” Award winner Jason Reynolds. We're talking about his new audiobook Soundtrack and exploring how young adults navigate grief, identity, and life in the digital age. It's the inspiration you didn't know you needed today.

Jason Reynolds is one of the best young adult writers of our generation. But don't let the label fool you into thinking that young adult writing hasn't provided some of the most important books in the American Literary Canon (Catcher in the Rye? To Kill a Mockingbird?). His latest, Soundtrack, explores the life of teenagers busking great music in New York subway stations. It is also about the fact that even though we are born into a family that never leaves us, our chosen family of friends is just as important. Funny, gritty and brilliantly written, this is a book that brings to you all the sights and smells of New York City, both above and underground. Jason speaks so beautifully also about writing and the importance of reading…well, we got addicted to just listening to him. Join us and you will see why. Find books mentioned on The Book Case: ⁠https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/shop/story/book-case-podcast-reading-list-118433302 Books mentioned on this week's show: Soundtrack by Jason Reynolds Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds All American Boys by Jason Reynolds Look Both Ways by Jason Reynolds Miles Morales, Spider-Man by Jason Reynolds The Boy in the Black Suit by Jason Reynolds When I was the Greatest by Jason Reynolds As Brave as You by Jason Reynolds Ghost by Jason Reynolds Coach by Jason Reynolds Patina by Jason Reynolds Sunny by Jason Reynolds Lu by Jason Reynolds The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka Buddha in the Attic by Julie Otsuka Black Boy by Richard Wright Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jasmyn Ward Heavy: An American Memoir by Kiese Laymon Monster by Walter Dean Myers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hilarische coming-of-ageroman van Nathanael Lessore. Over de vriendschap tussen Anton, koning van het schoolplein, en Matthew, grootste loser van de school. Voor fans van Jason Reynolds. Uitgegeven door Blossom Books Spreker: Kiefer Zwart

The print adaptation of Jason Reynolds acclaimed, award-winning audiobook Soundtrack (Crown Books, 2026)—a stirring story of music, friendship, and finding your voice in 2000s New York City. Stuy Grey plays the drums, just like his mom, a founding member of the all-black punk band the Bed-Stuy Magic Dusters. He teaches himself by watching videos of tap dancers. Now he's left home, estranged from his mom and her abusive boyfriend. He's camping out with his uncle on the Lower East Side. His landlord, Dunks, has chops: He shreds on only five strings. Add Alexis on bass guitar and Keith on horn: These teens are a band, busking in New York City subway stations to scrape enough money to record an album. As their popularity grows, so do the pressures, from complicated family dynamics to the glare of unexpected public attention. And when the police start looking for their bassist, Stuy faces his toughest decision yet. Adapted from the acclaimed Listening Library original audiobook and written with Jason Reynolds's signature rhythm, heart, and honesty, Soundtrack: A Novel is a raw, resonant story about friendship, creativity, and what it truly means to find, and fight for, your voice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

The print adaptation of Jason Reynolds acclaimed, award-winning audiobook Soundtrack (Crown Books, 2026)—a stirring story of music, friendship, and finding your voice in 2000s New York City. Stuy Grey plays the drums, just like his mom, a founding member of the all-black punk band the Bed-Stuy Magic Dusters. He teaches himself by watching videos of tap dancers. Now he's left home, estranged from his mom and her abusive boyfriend. He's camping out with his uncle on the Lower East Side. His landlord, Dunks, has chops: He shreds on only five strings. Add Alexis on bass guitar and Keith on horn: These teens are a band, busking in New York City subway stations to scrape enough money to record an album. As their popularity grows, so do the pressures, from complicated family dynamics to the glare of unexpected public attention. And when the police start looking for their bassist, Stuy faces his toughest decision yet. Adapted from the acclaimed Listening Library original audiobook and written with Jason Reynolds's signature rhythm, heart, and honesty, Soundtrack: A Novel is a raw, resonant story about friendship, creativity, and what it truly means to find, and fight for, your voice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature

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This week, we get a taste of culinary offerings in ECI: Prabhu Krishnan welcomes us into Bayleaf Indian restaurant in Muncie; Jeff Clark and chef Jason Reynolds from the video series "A Taste for Whiskey" banter ahead of their educational appearance at Public Media Pours; and Cheryl Crowder (Muncie Downtown Development) and Lindsay Montgomery (Aerial Annex) preview a different beverage-themed event.We'll also take a detour Up North to hear about "Trout Lilies" with writer Ginny MacDonald.

Librarians Katie and Desirae talk about books in verse just in time for poetry month! Books mentioned: Love That Dog by Sharon Creech, Enter the Body and Everything Is Poison by Joy McCullough, The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo, Crank, Glass, and Fallout by Ellen Hopkins, Starfish by Lisa Fipps, Kareem Between by Shifa Saltagi Safadi, Inside Out & Back Again by Thanhha Lai, Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds, Shout, Speak, and Winter Girls by Laurie Halse Anderson, and One of Those Hideous Books Where the Mother Dies by Sonya Sones. Also mentioned: The Red Wheelbarrow by William Carlos Williams, Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening by Robert Frost, Beautiful Boy by David Sheff, Tweak by Nic Sheff, and the movie Trainspotting. You can find Cristal Morris on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@cristalthetford4791 Check out books, TV shows and movies at countycat.mcfls.org, wplc.overdrive.com, hoopladigital.com and kanopy.com/en/westallis. For more about WAPL, visit westallislibrary.org. Music: Tim Moor via Pixabay

In this week's episode we are joined by Jason Reynolds.Jason Reynolds is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of many award-winning books, including Look Both Ways: A Tale Told in Ten Blocks, All American Boys (with Brendan Kiely), Long Way Down, Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You (with Ibram X. Kendi), Stuntboy, in the Meantime (illustrated by Raúl the Third), and Ain't Burned All the Bright (with artwork by Jason Griffin). The recipient of a Newbery Honor, a Printz Honor, an NAACP Image Award, and multiple Coretta Scott King honors, Reynolds is also the 2020-2022 National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. He has appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, Late Night with Seth Meyers, CBS Sunday Morning, Good Morning America, and various media outlets. He is on faculty at Lesley University, for the Writing for Young People MFA Program and lives in Washington, DC.Buy Jason's latest book here: bookshop.org/a/19191/9798347102372Check out Jason's website here: www.jasonwritesbooks.comCheck out Heirloom Literary here: www.heirloomliterary.comwww.instagram.com/jasonreynolds83/www.instagram.com/heirloom_literary/Support the show

Zilveren Griffel-winnaar Jason Reynolds' boek Sunny is het derde deel in de serie , over vier jonge leden van een hardloopteam. Uitgegeven door Condor Spreker: Kiefer Zwart

Voor het eerst in de geschiedenis van De Grote Vriendelijke Podcast publiceren we een gesprek met een buitenlandse schrijver. Maar niet zomaar één: volgens kinderboekrecensenten Jaap Friso (JaapLeest.nl) en Bas Maliepaard (Trouw) een van de beste hedendaagse jeugdboekenschrijvers van de Verenigde Staten: Jason Reynolds. Hij is bekend van rauwe, swingende, poëtische en empathische young adultboeken over zwarte jongeren als '67 seconden', 'Toen ik de sterkste was' en '24 seconden vanaf nu' (alle Blossom Books 15+), van de verhalenbundel 'Let goed op' en de Track-serie, waarvan nu drie delen in het Nederlands verkrijgbaar zijn: 'Ghost', 'Patina' en 'Sunny' (alle Condor 10+). Jason Reynolds kwam op uitnodiging van zijn Nederlandse uitgeverijen naar Nederland en ging op 21 maart 2026 voor een uitverkochte zaal in de Bibliotheek Utrecht in gesprek met kinderboekenschrijver en presentator Milouska Meulens. Bij het gesprek schoof ook zijn Nederlandse vertaler Maria Postema aan (onder meer over hoe je woordgrappen met dairy en diary in hemelsnaam naar het Nederlands overbrengt) en kwamen Griffeljuryleden Ernestine Comvalius en Joan Windzak hem de Zilveren Griffels uitreiken, die hij in 2022 won voor 'Let goed op' en in 2025 voor 'Patina'.  In deze integrale registratie hoor je Jason praten over zijn liefde voor een begin of een eind, over schrijven als het meest serieuze spel in zijn leven, dat boeken mogen entertainen, hoe hoofdstuk twee meestal het eerste hoofdstuk wordt, zijn ego én onzekerheid, de metronoom die hij tijdens het schrijven altijd hoort tikken in zijn hoofd en waarom hij altijd antwoord geeft als kinderen vragen of hij rijk is. Helemaal in het Engels dus, deze Big Friendly Podcast. Enjoy! Verwijzingen in deze aflevering Andere boeken Jason noemt het eerste boek dat hij ooit las: 'Black Boy' van Richard Wright. Ook noemt hij herhaaldelijk het werk van Toni Morrison, specifiek 'Beloved' ('Beminde', De Bezige Bij).  Maria Postema In aflevering 112 van de GVP hoor je Maria Postema nog uitgebreider over het vertalen van het werk van Jason Reynolds. Interview Bas met Jason Bas interviewde Jason Reynolds in 2021 voor Trouw. Dat stuk is hier terug te lezen.

From Krista: I was longing for a deep dive on the radiant and common-sense hope that Jason Reynolds embodies after I interviewed him at a Georgetown event last year. I got my chance at the 2025 Aspen Ideas Festival. Jason's perspective is so urgent for the world we've now walked into: on giving ourselves grace to be hopeless, the virtue of stamina, and the hope that stays strong in him from his life in relationship with the very young in our midst — "the arbiters and purveyors of the future" — as well as an occasional stranger in a bar. Jason himself is preternaturally wise as well as talented and kind and humble. He's become a friend across the years and is one of my favorite people in the world.  — Find an excellent transcript of this show, edited by humans, on our show page. Sign yourself and others up for The Pause to be on our mailing list for all things On Being and to receive Krista's monthly Saturday newsletter, including a heads up on new episodes, special offerings, recommendations, and event invitations. Jason Reynolds is a New York Times bestselling author of over 20 books for children and young adults. From 2020–2022, he served as National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. Among many honors, he has received the Newbery, Printz, and Coretta Scott King Awards, and was named a MacArthur Fellow in 2024. He is on the faculty at Lesley University for the Writing for Young People M.F.A. Program. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason Reynolds engages in a profound conversation with Nikesha Elise Williams, centering around her newly released novel, "The Seven Daughters of Dupree." The dialogue delves deeply into the intricacies of familial relationships, particularly the complex dynamics between mothers and daughters, as well as the broader implications of lineage and heritage within the narrative. Williams articulates the challenges she faced in portraying the historical and emotional weight of her characters, particularly the enslaved ancestor, while emphasizing the importance of agency, even amidst the harsh realities of their circumstances. This episode not only celebrates the literary artistry involved in "The Seven Daughters of Dupree" but also illuminates the personal experiences and insights that shaped Williams' writing journey. As they discuss the book's themes, listeners are invited to reflect on the intersections of personal history and storytelling, making this conversation both enlightening and impactful.Takeaways:In this episode, Jason Reynolds engages in a profound discussion with Nikesha Elise Williams regarding her novel, "The Seven Daughters of Dupree", which explores complex familial relationships across generations.Nikesha reveals the multifaceted inspiration behind her characters, emphasizing the importance of lineage and personal experiences in shaping their narratives.A significant theme is the exploration of the Black maternal health crisis, which serves as a critical backdrop to the novel's historical elements.Nikesha articulates her creative process, highlighting how her background in television informs her ability to craft distinct voices for each of her characters.The conversation delves into the emotional labor involved in writing about difficult subjects, particularly the realities of historical trauma and its impact on contemporary lives.Nikesha hints at potential adaptations of her work for the screen, indicating a growing interest in bringing her stories to a broader audience through film.Hosts & Guests:Nikesha Elise WilliamsJason ReynoldsRamunda YoungPodcast Credits:Production: Trap Factory StudiosAudio: Christian Jones (https://www.instagram.com/cjthegenesis)Mentioned in this episode:African AncestryWe are the pioneers of genetic ancestry tracing for Black people globally, reconnecting you to your specific African roots–the country and the people. Our scientists compare your DNA markers to the largest African reference database in the world in order to find your African origin up to 2000 years ago.African Ancestry

Februari is de kortste maand van het jaar en toch barst deze Grote Vriendelijke Update weer bijna uit z'n voegen van het kinderboekennieuws. Kinderboekrecensenten Jaap Friso (JaapLeest.nl) en Bas Maliepaard (Trouw) praten over de komst van de Amerikaanse sterauteur Jason Reynolds naar Nederland, over 'boekviltjes' voor bij de borrel, het opmerkelijke succes van het prentenboekenduo Rachel Bright en Jim Field en over een nieuwe Griffel voor natuurboeken, die stichting CPNB in samenwerking met het Wereld Natuur Fonds wil gaan uitreiken. Er zijn natuurlijk boekentips, Bert Kranenbarg vertelt in het nieuws onder meer hoe Draco Malfidus de mascotte van het Chinees Nieuwjaar is geworden en Katinka Polderman biecht in haar column op dat ze minder dan ooit heeft gelezen in de eerste twee maanden van dit jaar, maar toch met boeken bezig was. Verwijzingen in deze aflevering Jason Reynolds Kaarten voor het interview van Milouska Meulens met Jason Reynolds kun je hier kopen. Onze aflevering met Reynolds' vertaalster Maria Postema luister je hier terug. Het interview van Bas met Jason Reynolds uit Trouw lees je hier. Boekviltjes De Boekviltjes van Roos Visser zijn op haar website te bestellen. Brian Floca & Sydney Smith Het interviewtje op de Amerikaanse NPR radio met Brian Floca en Sydney Smith over 'Eilandstorm' kun je hier beluisteren. Nieuwe Griffel De beschikbare informatie over de nieuwe Griffel voor beste natuurboek lees je op de website van de CPNB. De reactie van Ted van Lieshout en recensent Susan Venings vind je hier. Ted van Lieshout De hele aflevering van Nooit meer slapen met Ted van Lieshout is hier te beluisteren. Boekentips 'Eilandstorm' Brian Floca Tekeningen: Sydney Smith Querido 5+ 'Hotel Zweefkees' Kelly van Kempen Tekeningen: Marieke Nelissen Muziek: Kelvin Allison Lemniscaat 10+ 'Roodkapje, waar gaan we heen?' Eva Stalinski Lannoo 5+

The Michaelangelo to Bob Ross to Akira Kurosawa to Jason Griffin pipeline is strong. Master Collaborator and accomplished visual artist Jason Griffin is a Caldecott Honoree for his work with Jason Reynolds on their 2022 collaboration Ain't Burned All the Bright, their third book together (we'll talk about the others in this episode). But his work with our friend and future guest Winsome Bingham is what brings us here today. The 2024 multicultural, multi-generational picture book collab The Table will be followed in September by the amazing, poignant, gorgeous On Fridays. Check out our Instagram later this week (on Friday, actually) for some very cover-y things to be revealed! Resources to consume that were discussed in this episode: Elizabeth Gilbert's TED Talk featuring THE Tom Waits anecdote Akira Kurosawa's iconic blood spray oopsie _________ This episode's book reviews:  RAINBOW PANDA, words by Lisa Muchnik, pictures by Emilie Timmermans ALBERTO SALAS PLAYS PAKA PAKA CON LA PAPA, words by Sara Andrea Fajardo, pictures by Juana Martinez-Neal THE BLACK MAMBAS THE WORLD'S FIRST ALL-WOMAN ANTI-POACHING UNIT by Kelly Crull   The artwork for You May Contribute a Verse features our quokka mascot, Versey, and was generously created by the great Maddie Frost! Find her on IG @hellomaddiefrost or on her website Maddie-Frost.com    Our theme music is So Happy by Scott Holmes. You can find more of his music at scottholmesmusic.com     Love the podcast and wanna support more episodes like this? Find Community Shoutouts, Merch and our Patreon here!!    Find us on Bluesky @joshmonkwords, @brennajeanneret, and @jonseym0ur and as always, let us know what you think via a rating, review, or comment!

Five new On Being episodes will begin to roll out next week … We begin with the delightful beloved poets (and friends) Joy Harjo and Tracy K. Smith in conversation together with Krista. We move on to the neuroscientist Gül Dölen; a community of Israelis and Palestinians who will expand your heart and moral imagination; philosopher rabbi Shai Held; and, because we can't get enough of him, a wonderful new sit-down with Krista and Jason Reynolds on hope in this time and in friendship with the young in our world. All of them offer beauty and pragmatic nourishment for ourselves and for witnessing each other's hurt and each other's promise. There is searching and pondering on what love really means and how it works and what hope can mean in this world in which hopelessness feels so reasonable. And be prepared to be amazed in an introduction to majestic learning underway about new, transformative healing of our brains and our lives emerging from the frontier of psychedelically-assisted therapeutic treatments. Please help us spread the word, and join us! Sign yourself and others up for The Pause to be on our mailing list for all things On Being and to receive Krista's monthly Saturday newsletter, including a heads up on new episodes, special offerings, recommendations, and event invitations. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 2025 MahoganyBooks Black Books Matter Fest kicked off with a powerful live conversation featuring bestselling author Jason Reynolds and acclaimed voice actor Nile Bullock at our National Harbor location in Oxon Hill, MD.In this opening panel, Jason and Nile dive into their groundbreaking audiobook Soundtrack, exploring the intersection of storytelling, music, and cultural representation. They share personal insights into their creative journeys, the importance of authentic Black voices, and what it meant to bring this project to life with a fully Black cast.The conversation highlights the power of storytelling to affirm identity, inspire young people, and spark meaningful cultural dialogue—setting the tone for a festival rooted in community, creativity, and collective voice.Takeaways:Featured Book: SoundtrackThe panel featured Jason Reynolds and Nile Bullock, who discussed their audiobook, Soundtrack.Jason Reynolds emphasized the importance of authenticity in storytelling for young black readers.Nile Bullock highlighted the unique experience of working on an audiobook with an all-Black cast, which enhanced cultural representation.Both artists spoke on the significance of youth embracing their passions through art and music.The discussion explored the connection between culture and storytelling, emphasizing the need for diverse narratives.The panel highlighted the power of literature to foster empathy and understanding in young audiences.Hosts & Guests:Jason ReynoldsNile BullockDerrick YoungPodcast Credits:Production: Trap Factory StudiosAudio: Christian Jones (https://www.instagram.com/cjthegenesis)Mentioned in this episode:African AncestryWe are the pioneers of genetic ancestry tracing for Black people globally, reconnecting you to your specific African roots–the country and the people. Our scientists compare your DNA markers to the largest African reference database in the world in order to find your African origin up to 2000 years ago.African Ancestry

Send us a textPlaywright, pianist, and composer along with her collaborator Raymond O. Caldwell who is a director, producer, and artistic director of The Fountain Theatre in Los Angeles, CA, stopped by the studio to discuss their latest project - Poetry for the People: The June Jordan Experience. While our conversation did have a few technical setbacks, we were able to get back on track about their budding relationship, Adrienne's personal and collaborative relationship with June, building the team that would encapsulate the life and poetry of June as well as her importance to society and her concept of the "rings of connection." We unpack the process of combining conflicting visions in collaboration, the importance of trust and sharing a vision, and centering on the work. We also discuss introducing new elements durning the last few weeks of rehearsal, the evolution of different iterations, surprise revelations, unconventional storytelling, creating a through line from unconnected sources, and the secret to smooth transitions. It's wonderful back-and-forth that becomes a little silly at the end, but the whole conversation is insightful and entertaining. Enjoy!For tickets to Poetry for the People at the Fountain Theatre in Los Angeles from January 27th through March 29th, visit - https://www.fountaintheatre.com/events/poetry-for-the-peopleAdrienne Torf, is a playwright, pianist, and composer. In 2022, Adrienne co-devised the theater piece Poetry for the People: The June Jordan Experience with Raymond O. Caldwell at Theater Alliance in Washington DC. The show was awarded the 2023 Helen Hayes Theater Washington Award for Outstanding New Play or Musical Adaptation and enjoyed a second run in 2024. It is slated to run at the Fountain Theatre in Los Angeles in early 2026.Also set for production in 2026 is For Women Serving Time, an extended poem/opera for which she composed the score, with text by Fatemeh Keshavarz, produced by IN Series Opera in Washington, DC. Her community-collaboration performance piece The Awesome Difficult Work of Love, which was produced in Madison WI (2008), San Francisco (2012) and Sedona, AZ (2022), and will be produced in Flint, MI in Spring, 2026.Raymond O. Caldwell has written and adapted new works for Theater Alliance and the Kennedy Center, including Look Both Ways: A Tale Told in Ten Blocks from the book by 2024 MacArthur recipient Jason Reynolds. Prior to joining the Fountain Theatre he was the artistic director at Theater Alliance for six seasons where he directed, developed, and produced. He expanded the company's digital footprint during the pandemic, developing, directing, and producing new works from emerging local artists.Links to sites and resources mentioned in this episode -www.fountaintheatre.comSocials for Adrienne Torf and Raymond O. Caldwell -www.adriennetorf.comIG - @adriennetorf FB - https://www.facebook.com/adriennetorfwww.raymondocaldwell.comIG - @raymondocaldwellFB -  https://www.facebook.com/raymondocaldwellWebsites and socials for James Elden, Punk Monkey Production,s and Playwright's Spotlight -Punk Monkey Productions - www.punkmonkeyproductions.comPLAY Noir -www.playnoir.comPLAY Noir Anthology –www.punkmonkeyproductions.com/contact.htmlJames Elden -Twitter - @jameseldensauerIG - @alakardrakeFB - fb.com/jameseldensauerPunk Monkey Productions and PLAY Noir - Twitter - @punkmonkeyprods                  - @playnoirla IG - @punkmonkeyprods       - @playnoir_la Playwright's Spotlight -Twitter - @wrightlightpod IG - @playwrights_spotlightSupport the show

Let's talk about an incredibly adaptable project in which students experiment with creative ideas across modes. It's easy to plug into a variety of units and times of year, and ready to tap at a moment's notice. It remixes easily for Valentine's Day on the horizon, but it could also work well at Halloween, or as part of a creative writing unit, or when you're reading any verse novel or graphic novel. This project starts with fiction, moves into verse, and lands in a multimodal combination of verse and imagery. I call it a multimodal flash verse project, informed along the way by the brilliant mode collaborations of Jason Reynolds. Let's dig into it. Links Mentioned: Jason Reynolds' Interview with the Kennedy Center: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuXNsJvNaFs  Book Trailer for Ain't Burned all the Bright: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjqvOyAh36Y  Reynolds on his collab with Novgorodoff: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ErpAXd7Swg  There was a Party for Langston Read-Aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4MYO4WmR9s  Go Further:  Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Get my popular free hexagonal thinking digital toolkit Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram.  Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to share on the 'gram, or tapping those ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to help others discover the show. Thank you!   

For the 20th anniversary of Design Matters, Debbie Millman revisits excerpts from her most memorable interviews. Featuring Jason Reynolds, Marina Abramović, Chris Ware, Richard Saul Wurman, Rick Rubin, and Roxane Gay, this episode gathers voices that challenged, surprised, and have continued to evolve in meaning over time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Note: This episode originally ran on October 17th, 2025) Banned books are sparking debates in schools and libraries across the country. But what do book bans really mean for the kids in your life? And how can families respond in ways that build understanding instead of fear? In this episode, bestselling author Jason Reynolds (All American Boys, Long Way Down) talks about what it feels like to see his work pulled from classrooms, and scholar Dr. Emily Knox (Book Banning in the 21st Century) explains how censorship takes shape today and why it matters for all of us. They highlight practical ways to guide the kids in your life through tough topics on the page without shutting the door on important stories.Key takeaways for parents:Why banned books shape the way kids see the world, even if they never read them.What small, practical steps families can take to stand up for access to stories.How to approach “challenged” books with curiosity, care, and context.⏱️ Timestamps:Keep the conversation going at home with our FREE Conversation Kit companion guide: https://delivery.shopifyapps.com/-/347196eeaecf58e1/f40aeb5376d16808Follow Jason Reynolds on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonreynolds83Follow Dr. Emily Knox: https://www.emilyknox.net/New episodes every Tuesday:YouTube: https://swap.fm/l/P8iCjNFnIWI7kTmU0vmkApple: https://swap.fm/l/kCnCRNdWkpuYYbyzyE77Spotify: https://swap.fm/l/SOQe4gSHh3vVIwPGFDetOr wherever you get your podcasts.

Three years strong, y'all! We're back with our favorite tradition: The Reading Culture Yearbook. As we close out 2025, we've gathered superlatives and stories that celebrate some of the memorable authors who joined us on the show this year. This year's edition features awards such as “Most Revolutionary,” “Grandma's Hands,” “Scariest Story,” and, of course, “Best Reading Advice.” I'm also saying a brief farewell as we go on hiatus for the winter. But don't worry, we'll be back in 2026 with exciting things on the horizon!***Connect with Jordan and The Reading Culture @thereadingculturepod and subscribe to our newsletter at thereadingculturepod.com/newsletter. Show ChaptersChapter 1: Most Revolutionary Chapter 2: Most GraciousChapter 3: Best Fan-Girl-Turned-AuthorChapter 4: Best Reminder of History RepeatedChapter 5: Most Likely to Pay HomageChapter 6: Grandma's HandsChapter 7: Best Reading Advice for Kids Chapter 8: Scariest Story AwardChapters 9 & 10: Best Advice for Dealing with Loss Chapter 11: Most Uplifting Chapter 12: Most Defiant Chapter 13: Meet Your (S)Heroes AwardChapter 14: “Poet and You Didn't Know It” AwardChapter 15: Best Friend AdviceLinksThe Reading CultureThe Reading Culture Newsletter SignupFollow The Reading Culture on Instagram (for giveaways and bonus content)Beanstack resources to build your community's reading cultureJordan Lloyd BookeyHost and Production CreditsHost: Jordan Lloyd BookeyProducers: Mel Webb and Lower Street MediaScript Editors: Josia Lamberto-Egan, Mel Webb, Jordan Lloyd Bookey

It's bigger than Santa, it's bigger than the Super Bowl…it's Editors' Choice! The full list is a highlight of our December issue, but every winter, Booklist editors gather ‘round the podcast mic and share some of their favorites from the list. Prepare your TBR piles, because we've got a little something for every reader. Here's what we talked about: Donna: The Phoebe Variations, by Jane Hamilton The Invention of Charlotte Brontë: A New Life, by Graham Watson Mother Mary Comes to Me, by Arundhati Roy Song of Ancient Lovers, by Laura Restrepo. Translated By Caro De Robertis Annie: Heart the Lover, by Lily King Turtle Island: Foods and Traditions of the Indigenous Peoples of North America, by Sean Sherman and others Good Things: Recipes and Rituals to Share with People You Love: A Cookbook, by Samin Nosrat. Illustrated by Aya Brackett All Consuming: Why We Eat the Way We Eat Now, by Ruby Tandoh Susan: The Listeners, by Maggie Stiefvater The View from Lake Como, by Adriana Trigiani The Filling Station, by Vanessa Miller Heather: Automatic Noodle, by Annalee Newitz. Read by Em Grosland How to Dodge a Cannonball, by Dennard Dayle. Read by William DeMeritt Songs for Other People's Weddings, by David Levithan and Jens Lekman. Read by Jefferson Mays The Dead of Summer, by Ryan La Sala. Read by Pete Cross and others Soundtrack, by Jason Reynolds. Read by Nile Bullock and others Sarah: The Witch in the Tower, by Júlia Sardà. Illustrated by the author Loudmouth: Emma Goldman vs. America (a Love Story), by Deborah Heiligman More Weight: A Salem Story, by Ben Wickey. Art by the author Angelica and the Bear Prince, by Trung Le Nguyen. Art by the author Julia: Bad Badger: A Love Story, by Maryrose Wood. Illustrated by Giulia Ghigini The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest, by Aubrey Hartman. Illustrated by Marcin Minor The Dark Times of Nimble Nottingham, by Ryan James Black Scarlet Morning, by ND Stevenson. Illustrated by the author Graciela in the Abyss, by Meg Medina. Illustrated by Anna Balbusso and Elena Balbusso Xolo, by Donna Barba Higuera. Illustrated by Mariana Ruiz Johnson Ronny: The Bi Book, by A. J. Irving. Illustrated by Cynthia Alonso Kelly: Fable for the End of the World, by Ava Reid A Fix of Light, by Kel Menton One of the Boys, by Victoria Zeller They Bloom at Night, by Trang Thanh Tran Scarlet Morning, by ND Stevenson. Illustrated by the author Saint Catherine, by Anna Meyer. Art by the author

Host Jo Reed is joined by narrator Maggi-Meg Reed to chat about her performance in one of AudioFile's selections for Best Multi-Voice audiobooks of 2025: THE CORRESPONDENT by Virginia Evans, read by Maggi-Meg Reed with an ensemble. Maggi-Meg talks about how she narrated this nuanced story about a 73-year old woman who is slowly going blind, while also dealing with a surprising DNA test. Together they discuss how a performer rides the line between a written conversation and a spoken one and the unique challenges that come with multi-voice narrations. Read AudioFile's review of the audiobook Published by Random House Audio.  AudioFile's 2025 Best Multi-Voice Audiobooks are: THE BIG FIX by John Mankiewicz, Jamie Napoli, Daniel Pyne, Katie Pyne, and Aaron Lipstadt, performed by Jon Hamm, Ana de la Reguera, Erin Moriarity, Omar Epps, Alia Shawkat, et al. THE CORRESPONDENT by Virginia Evans, read by Maggi-Meg Reed, Jane Oppenheimer, Carly Robins, David Pittu, Chris Andrew Ciulla, Mark Bramhall, Petrea Burchard, Robert Petkoff, Kimberly Farr, Peter Ganim, Jade Wheeler, Jim Seybert, Cerris Morgan-Moyer, et al. THE DEVIL REACHED TOWARD THE SKY by Garrett M. Graff, performed by Edoardo Ballerini, Adam Grupper, Brian Nishii, Kevin R. Free, Matthew Lloyd Davies, Mirai, Rob Shapiro, Saskia Maarleveld, Vikas Adam, et al. LES NORMAUX by Janine Janssen and S. Al Sabado, performed by Janine Janssen, S. Al Sabado, Fajer Al-Kaisi, Jean Brassard, Xavier Casals, Alexander Cendese, Kyla Garcia, Ramón de Ocampo, Abby Manning, Christopher Salazar, André Santana, Devon Sorvari, Jeanne Syquia OF MONSTERS AND MAINFRAMES by Barbara Truelove read by, Chris Devon, Emana Rachelle, Charlie Albers, Eve Passeltiner, Zura Johnson, Cary Hite, Gail Shalan SOUNDTRACK by Jason Reynolds, performed by Nile Bullock, Mekhi Hewling, Jade Williams, Brandon Miles, Ryan Vincent Anderson, Amir Royale, et al. Explore the full list of 2025 Best Audiobooks on our website Support for our podcast comes from Dreamscape, an award-winning audiobook publisher with a catalog that includes authors L.J. Shen, Freida McFadden, and Katee Robert. Discover your next great listen at dreamscapepublishing.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Holidays! Erica shares her annual list of favorite business books of the year in her final episode of 2025. 00:00 Welcome 00:50 Holiday Greetings and Year-End Reflections 01:19 Favorite Business Books of 2025 03:34 Book 1: Quit by Annie Duke 05:54 Book 2: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert 08:14 Book 3: Marketing Made Simple by Donald Miller 09:38 Book 4: The Five Types of Wealth by Sahil Bloom 12:10 Book 5: Tax Planning To and Through Early Retirement by Cody Garrett and Sean Mullaney 15:55 Honorable Mentions: Non-Business Reads 20:42 Holiday Wishes and Conclusion   ____________________ Books & Resources Referenced: Quit by Annie Duke | https://a.co/d/hoP7fHF Big Magic | https://a.co/d/0k4QNgJ Marketing Made Simple by Donald Miller | https://a.co/d/1UZyRh2 The 5 Types of Wealth | https://a.co/d/4ZLwpLH Tax Planning To and Through Early Retirement by Cody Garrett and Sean Mullaney | https://a.co/d/cjPPMcm   The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter | https://a.co/d/cQ2KL08 The Wedding People by Alison Espach | https://a.co/d/j2Ce3mk Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds | https://a.co/d/4PtWU8T   Ep69 - SEP vs Solo 401k with Sean Mullaney, CPA ____________________ Connect with Erica | LinkedIn | Website | Newsletter  

One of Apple's top 10 podcast episodes of 2025. Jason Reynolds returns for another Wild Card question about the challenge of setting an example for children. He also speaks with Rachel about the value of being a crier and the advice about rest he got from LeVar Burton.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

What does it look like to hope in the face of tough times and undeniable challenges? The speakers in today's talk might describe true hope as more than a passive platitude, but something closer to a muscle that needs exercise. Krista Tippett, the creator and host of the public radio show “On Being,” reunites with young adult author and MacArthur grantee Jason Reynolds to continue their multi-year conversation about how to find resilience in a world full of obstacles. They explore the relationship between fear and hope, and share experiences of finding light and connection in unexpected places.

In this powerful episode of the Big Home Ed Conversations Podcast, Kelly and Ashley sit down with Atlanta-based educator, tech specialist, and author Chris Linder—founder of Homeschool Remix—to dig deep into what real diversity and inclusion can look like in home education. Chris brings a wealth of lived experience, working with all families, but especially Black, Brown, Indigenous, and marginalized families to create flexible, hybrid homeschooling solutions that fit real life—not just the “ideal” often seen online. Together, we explore why representation in education matters, how to actively include all voices, and the practical barriers many families face in both the UK and US. This episode covers: Chris's unique journey from radio DJ to teacher, tech expert, and home education advocate. What “hybrid homeschooling” really means—and why it's a lifeline for diverse and working families. The invisible barriers and stigmas that keep home education feeling out of reach for many. Why representation and critical thinking are essential—at home and in the curriculum. The chilling reality of banned books, whitewashing, and whose stories get told in schools. How to start tough conversations about race, privilege, ableism, and identity with your kids. Practical, honest advice for making home education accessible (even on a tight budget). The “folding chair” philosophy: if there's no seat at the table, bring your own—and build community. Plus: Why critical thinking—not just travel—is the antidote to prejudice. Book recommendations for building empathy and perspective at home: Our recommendation this week is Ghost by Jason Reynolds - get it here from World of Books. We're recommending Ghost by Jason Reynolds to accompany this episode because it's a powerful, accessible novel that tackles themes of race, poverty, resilience, and belonging through the eyes of a young Black boy navigating life's challenges. Ghost's story offers a window into experiences often underrepresented in mainstream curricula, making it a brilliant conversation starter for families wanting to build empathy, discuss diversity, and see the world from a different perspective. It's an engaging, fast-paced read that encourages critical thinking, compassion, and honest conversations about what it means to find your place in the world—perfect for the heart of today's discussion. How to join Chris's “Seat Squad” community for ongoing support: Head to www.homeschoolremix.com to grab Chris's book, 'Homeschool Remix' and join his community. Listener invitation: We want your voices! Have you faced barriers, prejudice, or found creative ways to make home education work for your family? Share your story or question with us on Instagram or TikTok @bighomeedpodcast, or visit our blog at offroadingmotherhood.co.uk/blog to join the conversation. We'd love to feature your lived experience in a future episode.

The popular online game, Roblox, is being sued by multiple state attorneys general, who claim online predators can groom, extort and exploit kids they meet on the platform. In an exclusive interview with CBS News, a father says his son became a victim, despite using the game's parental controls. The chief safety officer at Roblox said the platform has rolled out over 100 new safety features this year, adding, "we take every case of harm extremely seriously." "Podcrushed" hosts Penn Badgley, Sophie Ansari and Nava Kavelin join "CBS Mornings" to discuss their new book "Crushmore," a collection of personal essays about adolescence, friendship and growing up. Oprah Winfrey called Megha Majumdar one of her favorite authors, praising "A Guardian and a Thief" as a novel unlike any other. Winfrey selected it as her latest book club pick. Set in Kolkata, India, the story follows two families fighting to protect their children amid climate change and scarcity. The popular online game, Roblox, is being sued by multiple state attorneys general, who claim online predators can groom, extort and exploit kids they meet on the platform. In an exclusive interview with CBS News, a father says his son became a victim, despite using the game's parental controls. The chief safety officer at Roblox said the platform has rolled out over 100 new safety features this year, adding, "we take every case of harm extremely seriously." Oscar winner Reese Witherspoon and bestselling author Harlan Coben join "CBS Mornings" to discuss their new thriller, "Gone Before Goodbye." The book marks Witherspoon's debut as a novelist and Coben's first collaboration, following an Army surgeon entangled in a web of spies, lies and personal struggles. New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss "Coach," the latest addition to his popular "Track" series. The new story explores the childhood of Coach Otis Brody, a boy with dreams of Olympic glory. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Banned books are sparking debates in schools and libraries across the country. But what do book bans really mean for the kids in your life? And how can families respond in ways that build understanding instead of fear? In this episode, bestselling author Jason Reynolds (All American Boys, Long Way Down) talks about what it feels like to see his work pulled from classrooms, and scholar Dr. Emily Knox (Book Banning in the 21st Century) explains how censorship takes shape today and why it matters for all of us. They highlight practical ways to guide the kids in your life through tough topics on the page without shutting the door on important stories.Key takeaways for parents:Why banned books shape the way kids see the world, even if they never read them.What small, practical steps families can take to stand up for access to stories.How to approach “challenged” books with curiosity, care, and context.⏱️ Timestamps:Keep the conversation going at home with our FREE Conversation Kit companion guide: https://delivery.shopifyapps.com/-/347196eeaecf58e1/f40aeb5376d16808Follow Jason Reynolds on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonreynolds83Follow Dr. Emily Knox: https://www.emilyknox.net/New episodes every Tuesday:YouTube: https://swap.fm/l/P8iCjNFnIWI7kTmU0vmkApple: https://swap.fm/l/kCnCRNdWkpuYYbyzyE77Spotify: https://swap.fm/l/SOQe4gSHh3vVIwPGFDetOr wherever you get your podcasts.

"I don't want to be whatever version of masculinity y'all keep telling me I have to be. Why are all the benchmarks violent and aggressive? I don't wanna do it. I'm not interested” — Jason ReynoldsWe all inherit scripts about who we're supposed to be. For boys, they often center on toughness, aggression, and hiding their emotions. Jason Reynolds has spent his life questioning those scripts, carving out space for tenderness and love, honoring friendships that offered freedom, and exploring what masculinity might mean beyond the narrow definitions passed down to us. Jason Reynolds is a national treasure. A Newbery Medal winner, a National Book Award finalist, a MacArthur Genius Grant recipient, and a two-time National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, he is the beloved author of “Ghost,” “Long Way Down,” “Look Both Ways,” “Twenty-four Seconds From Now,” and so many more. Jason brings expansiveness to his books, illuminating the gentleness, humor, and vulnerability too often left out of stories of boyhood. In this episode, Jason shares his thoughts on masculinity: the good, the bad, and the beautiful. He explains why everyone needs to have a 'tuning fork' friend, reveals how Saturn flipped his life around at age 30, and pays an incredible tribute to the tattooed biker badass who was his loving father.Settle in for a vulnerable, revelatory conversation with an icon of American literature. ***For his reading challenge, Challenging Conventions, Jason has curated a collection of books that push back against the narrow definitions of boyhood and girlhood many of us have come to live by. Peruse selected titles and Jason's full reading challenge for free at thereadingculturepod.com/jason-reynolds.***This week's Beanstack Featured Librarians are not actually librarians, but they are integral members of the literary community who are pioneers when it comes to student voice and writing. They happen to be friends of Jason Reynolds. Kathy Crutcher and Sasa Aakil – from Shout Mouse Press – share about their upcoming book, “Bright Before Us Like a Flame,” which Jason Reynolds called “a gift,” and for which a previous guest of the podcast, Elizabeth Acevedo, wrote the foreword.Show ChaptersChapter 1: AaronChapter 2: It's OK to Say I Love YouChapter 3: It's ComplicatedChapter 4: Growing PainsChapter 5: GirlChapter 6: Cultivating What MattersChapter 7: Reading ChallengeChapter 8: Beanstack Featured LibrarianShow LinksThe Reading CultureThe Reading Culture Newsletter SignupFollow The Reading Culture on Instagram (for giveaways and bonus content)Jason ReynoldsJason Reynolds on InstagramGirl by Jamaica KincaidThe Cosby ShowGood TimesBright Before Us, Like a FlameShout Mouse PressBeanstack resources to build your community's reading cultureJordan Lloyd BookeyHost and Production CreditsHost: Jordan Lloyd BookeyProducers: Mel Webb and Lower Street MediaScript Editors: Josia Lamberto-Egan, Mel Webb, Jordan Lloyd Bookey

*Patreon and Substack-only bonus episode teaser, click here for the full episode*In this bonus episode, we're heading down south to Jackson, Mississippi to join friends of the pod, Jason Reynolds and Hanif Abdurraqib, at the Mississippi Book Festival! Together, we celebrate each other's work, fight over the greatest band of all time, and then debate the state of music and literary criticism.You can find links to everything we discuss on today's show on The Stacks Website: https://www.thestackspodcast.com/unabridged/2025/9/19/tsu-51-jason-reynolds-hanif-abdurraqibConnect with Jason: Website | Instagram | TwitterConnect with Hanif: Website | Twitter | FacebookConnect with The Stacks: Instagram | Twitter | Shop | Patreon | Goodreads | SubscribeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The final episode in our Back to School series focuses on two contemporary books that tell stories about gun violence. First, Jason Reynolds' 2017 novel in verse Long Way Down centers on a moment of decision that occurs when a teenage boy is on his way to avenge his brother. In today's episode, Reynolds speaks with NPR's David Greene about avoiding one-dimensional characters and promoting literacy. Then, Angie Thomas' 2017 debut The Hate U Give is about a girl who attends school in a neighborhood that's very different from where she lives. In an interview with NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro, Thomas discusses codeswitching and combatting the “ghetto girl” stereotype.To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book of the Day+ at plus.npr.org/bookofthedayLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

In this episode, I sit down with Jayson Reynolds to talk about his journey through fitness, family, and building a life of resilience. Jay opens up about the setbacks he's faced, the lessons he's learned as both an athlete and a father, and how he's using his experiences to inspire others. We get into training, discipline, and the mindset it takes to keep showing up when life doesn't go your way. This is an honest, down-to-earth conversation about growth, responsibility, and what it really means to lead by example.Tune in and follow Jason on his socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbreakableman.project/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jayreynolds86And if you want to transform your body, message me the word "Coaching" on IG at Tomthetrainerfitness, Facebook at Tom Trainer Mouland, or book a Free Strategy Call

Every year, we host what we like to call a “mini” Summit. It's a short webinar to give writers a taste of what we offer at our full-day event. In this episode, we share a past Mini Summit all about creating Game Changing ideas. Our goal is to spark your imagination and creativity by showing just a few ways other picture book creators have turned ideas on their heads. Get ready to be inspired by the Picture Book Summit Founders and be sure to find out about our latest event by going to picturebooksummit.com.  Books mentioned in this episode: Follow That Frog by Philip Stead and Matthew Cordell There Are No Ants in This Book by Rosemary Mosco and Anna Pirolli  Who Hops? by Katie Davis One Fox: A Counting Book Thriller by Kate Read  Waiting in the Wings by Julie Andrews, Emma Walton Hamilton, and E.G. Keller Tumblebaby by Adam Rex The Story of the Saxophone by Lesa Cline Ransome and James E. Ransome School's First Day of School by Adam Rex XO, Exoplanet by Deborah Underwood and Jorge Lacera A River of Dust by Jilane Hoffman and Eugenia Mello Vlad the Fabulous Vampire by Flavia Z. Drago The Bees of Notre Dame by Meghan P. Browne and E.B. Goodale Mole is Not Alone by Maya Tatsukawa Snail in Space by Rachel Bright and Nadia Shireen There was a Party for Langston by Jason Reynolds and the Pumphrey Brothers Mel Fell by Corey Tabor Ursula Upside Down by Corey R. Tabor Big by Vashti Harrison Days Like This by Oriane Smith and Alice Gravier Mr. S by Monica Arnaldo Spencer's New Pet by Jessie Sima    

Jason Reynolds is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and 2024 MacArthur Fellow who writes books for young people – but he didn't finish a book until he was 17. Instead, Jason found his literary voice in the rap lyrics printed in cassette tape liner notes. In this episode, Jason traces his journey from a kid disconnected from his assigned reading in school to becoming one of the most influential voices in young adult literature. He opens up about his fraught relationship with his father, spinning Bob Marley records by hand on a broken turntable, and why he doesn't want to be a parent despite having “dedicated [his] life to kids.” Here are his songs. Queen Latifah - U.N.I.T.Y. Goodie Mob - Soul Food Tracy Chapman - Talkin' Bout a Revolution Bob Markey & The Wailers - Is This Love Camp Lo - Luchini AKA This Is it Billy Joel - Vienna Clarence Carter - Patches

AudioFile's Michele Cobb is joined by narrator Nile Bullock, producer Brian Ramcharan, and Penguin Random House Audio Senior Vice President of Content Production Dan Zitt for a conversation about Jason Reynolds's SOUNDTRACK—an audiobook original about New York City teens whose talent and love of music lift them to unexpected heights. Listen as the group discusses capturing the feel of New York City through sound, Nile's superbly relatable performance as main character Stuy, and how the incorporation of Justin Ellington's extensive and essential musical score gives SOUNDTRACK its soundtrack. Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile's website. Published by Listening Library. Discover thousands of audiobook reviews and more at AudioFile's website. Today's episode is sponsored by Penguin Random House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grace and Alvina welcome special guest Janelle DeLuise, Senior Director of Subrights at Hachette Book Group to the podcast. They talk about what Subrights entails, what her most and least favorite aspects of her job are, and what a typical work day might look like for her. She talks about how international news affects the foreign rights market, which countries are licensing US books these days, and which categories are working (romantasy!) and not working (middle grade!). For the Fortune Cookie segment, they talk about what they've been reading lately (and Alvina's book happens to be a book in translation!). And then they end as always with what they're grateful for. See complete show notes at www.bookfriendsforever.com.  Click here to become a Patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/Bookfriendsforever1.  See info about Grace's new book "The Gate, the Girl, and the Dragon": https://linktr.ee/gracelinauthor.  Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookfriendsforever_podcast/    

Welcome to the very first episode of Book Lounge by Libby! We're kicking things off with an ode to audiobooks—the voices, the stories, and the behind-the-scenes magic that makes them so special.  First up, our host Joe chats with thriller author Carter Wilson, narrators Allyson Ryan and Patrick Zeller, and audiobook producers Catherin Bucaria and Almeda Beynon from Sourcebooks Audio to dig into what it really takes to bring a story from the page to your headphones and their work on Carter's book TELL ME WHAT YOU DID. Then, Jason Reynolds and Dan Zitt join the lounge to talk about the creative process behind Jason's audio-exclusive project, SOUNDTRACK.  In the second half of the show, guest hosts Carmen, Jananie K. Velu, Kayla, and Meara stop by with some truly excellent audiobook recommendations to keep you listening all year long.  Want to watch the video version of our show? Watch now on the Libby App YouTube channel!  Guest Host Recommendations:   Carmen's Picks:  Oye - Melissa Mogollon   You Dreamed of Empires - Alvaro Enrigue   Jananie's Picks:  Enter Ghost – Isabella Hammad  If An Egyptian Cannot Speak English – Noor Naga   Kayla's Picks:   Recitatif- Toni Morrison  The Favorites- Layne Fargo  Meara's Picks:   Everything is Tuberculosis  – John Green  The Weight of Blood – Tiffany D Jackson   Follow the Guests & Guest Hosts:  Segment 1:   Part 1:   Carter Wilson – Website  Allyson Ryan – Website  Patrick Zeller – Website  Catherine Bucaria & Almeda Beynon, Sourcebooks Audio – Instagram  Part 2:   Jason Reynolds – Website  Dan Zitt, Penguin Random House Audio – Instagram  Segment 2:   Carmen – @tomesandtextiles Linktree  Jananie K. Velu – @thisstoryaintover Website   Kayla – @booksandlala Linktree  Meara - @mearaisreading Links  Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today's episode in Libby. Library friends can add these titles to their digital collections for free in OverDrive Marketplace and Kanopy. Check out our Cumulative List for the whole season, or this list for today's episode!  Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog!  We hope you enjoy this episode of Book Lounge by Libby. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can watch the video version of our show on the Libby App YouTube channel. Keep up with us on social media by following the Libby App on Instagram!   Want to reach out? Send an email to bookloungebylibby@overdrive.com. Want some cool bookish swag? Check out our merch store at: http://plotthreadsshop.com/booklounge!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a rare curriculum book that inspires NO negative comments. Ever. To hear, month after month, year after year, that a certain book turns kids into readers, ignites interest and discussion in class, hooks unengaged students like nothing else has.  Long Way Down is one such book. It's a fast read, a novel-in-verse, by the former U.S. Ambassador for Youth Literature, Jason Reynolds. In my opinion it's perfect for 9th and 10th graders, but really, there's a lot there for students of any age. It tells the tale of Will Holloman, a teenager trapped in a cycle of violence by “The Rules” of his neighborhood - No Crying, No Snitching, Get Revenge. He's watched every man in his life fall to gun violence because of the rules, and now that his brother has been killed, the rules are set to snare him. Until he steps onto a very unexpected elevator ride. In today's episode of “Plan My Lesson,” we'll be planning a class period focused on the dialogue between Long Way Down, the novel-in-verse, and Long Way Down, the graphic novel. This week's request comes from an educator teaching a new graphic narratives course - which, by the way, sounds amazing. She'd like help crafting a lesson that guides students in comparing the two texts side-by-side, so that's what we're going to do! Whether you teach a version of Long Way Down,  a different text that's been translated into a graphic novel, any other graphic novel, or even none of the above, I think you'll find new ideas for your lesson planning today. After we walk through the lesson itself, we'll be talking about helpful takeaways from designing THIS lesson that you can apply to designing ANY lesson, so be sure to stay tuned to the end. Grab the free Long Way Down lesson plan curriculum set here: https://sparkcreativity.kartra.com/page/1Eq309 Camp Creative : Your Shiny New Short Story Toolbox is coming June 23-27. In this fun and free 5 day summer workshop, you'll… ⭐ Learn about 5 fabulous short story options from me (plus SO MANY others from the thousands of other teachers at camp!) ⭐ Walk through 5 creative out-of-their-seats and/or outside-the-box short story lessons (bye bye, comprehension questions) ⭐ Take away 5 classroom-ready curriculum kits for next year (hello, major time-savers!) Each day's materials are designed to take just 10 minutes to peruse, and they come straight to your email so you can join us day by day or, if you're busy (or still teaching), catch up later. Sign up here: https://sparkcreativity.kartra.com/page/CC2025 Go Further:  Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Launch your choice reading program with all my favorite tools and recs, and grab the free toolkit. Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram.  Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to share on the ‘gram, or tapping those ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to help others discover the show. Thank you!   

We're revisiting a fantastic interview from earlier this year! Kelly talks with YA author and children's literature champion Jason Reynolds about his career, writing the inner lives of teen boys, his favorite middle grade and YA books, and more. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What's Up in YA newsletter! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. News: Jason Reynolds wins a MacArther Genius Grant Books Discussed: When I Was The Greatest by Jason Reynolds Coretta Scott King Book Awards Judy Blume Forever documentary Forever . . . by Judy Blume George M. Johnson Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds Miles Morales: Spider-Man by Jason Reynolds Eugene Yelchin "Coca Cola Classic 'Polar Bears' TV commercial 1993" The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Alex Haley The Fire Next Time: A Letter to My Nephew by James Baldwin Erin Entrada Kelly A.S. King Randy Ribay King and the Dragonfly by Kacen Callender Love That Dog and Hate That Cat by Sharon Creech Weirdo by Tony Weaver, Jr. Jason's recommended reading order of his books if . . . You're a teacher or librarian planning to teach the books: Long Way Down Look Both Ways Ghost If you're an adult wanting to read them for yourself: Boy in the Black Suit The Track Series As Brave As You For Teens 14+: Long Way Down Ghost All American Boys (with Brendan Kiely) For Tweens: Stuntboy, in the Meantime (with Raúl the Third) Ghost Look Both Ways Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Mary are discussing: Bookish Moments: local bookish get togethers and summer reading Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: why middle grade and YA are perfect reads for summer The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) .  .  .  .  1:54 - SEND IN YOUR LISTENER PRESSES!! *Send us a voice memo with your name, where you're from, the title and author of the book you are pressing, a little about it and why you love it! Send your press to our email address currentlyreadingpodcast @ gmail . com by June 20th 4:12 - Our Bookish Moments Of The Week 4:35 - God of the Woods by Liz Moore 5:23 - Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver 6:31 - Literally A Bookshop 7:58 - Our Current Reads 8:03 - Greenteeth by Molly O'Neill (Mary) 10:36 - Ace of Spades by Faridah Abike-Imiyide (Kaytee) 11:41 - A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson  12:10 - Where Sleeping Girls Lie by Faridah Abike-Imiyide 14:17 - Roland Rogers Isn't Dead Yet by Samantha Allen (Mary) 16:16 - Patricia Wants to Cuddle by Samantha Allen 16:36 - Real Queer America by Samantha Allen 17:06 - Deaf Utopia by Nyle DiMarco (Kaytee)  22:34 - The Scholar and the Last Faerie Door by HG Parry (Mary) 25:03 - The Magician's Daughter by HG Parry  25:13 - Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross 25:43 - Twenty-Four Seconds From Now… by Jason Reynolds (Kaytee) 29:55 - Summer Is For The Youths 34:58 - The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan 39:07 - The Summer of Jordi Perez (and the Best Burger in Los Angeles) by Amy Spalding 39:12 - Fat Chance Charlie Vega by Crystal Maldonado 41:03 - A Wish in the Dark by Christina Soontornvat 41:30 - Swim Team by Johnnie Christmas 41:46 - Starfish by Lisa Fipps 43:12 - The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill  43:13 - The Ogress and the Orphans by Kelly Barnhill 44:56 - Scythe by Neal Shusterman 44:58 - A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer 47:24 - The Wretched Waterpark by Kiersten White (Sinister Summer #1) 47:28 - The Pumpkin Princess and the Forever Night by Steven Banbury 49:28 - The Sun Does Shine by Anthony Ray Hinton (young readers version) 49:39 - Stamped by Ibram X. Kendi and Jason Reynolds 49:44 - Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi 50:15 - Punching the Air by Ibi Zaboi and Yusef Salaam 50:28 - The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta 51:04 - Dreamland Burning by Jennifer Latham 51:45 - The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science by Kate McKinnon 53:02 - Meet Us At The Fountain 53:12 - I wish that everyone would add a middle grade or YA read to their TBR this summer. (Mary) 54:21 - I wish for a bookish road map. (Kaytee) 55:05 - The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt 55:19 - After This by Claire Bidwell Smith (amazon link) 55:41 - Infused by Henrietta Lovell   Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. June's IPL is brought to us by one of our anchor stores, Schuler Books in Michigan Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business.  All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

A heavy complexity is on the shoulders of the young of our species in these years —  humans growing up in this time. At the same time, from the digital revolution and AI to the ecology and society, they have wisdom and instincts in their bones that will be essential if we are all to flourish and not merely survive this century. In November 2024, the Georgetown University Collaborative on Global Children's Issues brought Krista together with esteemed children's and young adult writer Jason Reynolds and Georgetown student Kessley Janvier. The encounter between the three of them spans generations from the 20s to the 40s to the 60s and extended out to a room of people of all ages and walks of life. The wisdom that unfolded is as much about who we will be and how we will be as what we have before us to do, each in our own lives.Jason Reynolds is a New York Times bestselling author of over 20 books for children and young adults. From 2020–2022 he served as National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. Among many honors, he has received the Newbury, Printz, and Coretta Scott King awards and in 2024 was named a MacArthur Fellow. He is on faculty at Lesley University for the Writing for Young People MFA Program.Kessley Janvier is a senior at Georgetown University, majoring in history. She's former president of the Georgetown University NAACP.  She has organized around reparations, as part of Hoyas Advocating for Slavery Accountability, and she has also led efforts to promote climate justice, police accountability, and racial justice.Special thanks this week to Gillian Huebner, Ian Manzi, Rabbi Rachel Gartner and Derek Goldman. On Being Young in America was sponsored by the Culture of Encounter Project and was convened by the Collaborative on Global Children's Issues, the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs, and the Laboratory for Global Performance and Politics at Georgetown University in collaboration with The On Being Project.Find an excellent transcript of this show, edited by humans, on our show page. Sign yourself and others up for The Pause to be on our mailing list for all things On Being and to receive Krista's monthly Saturday morning newsletter, including a heads-up on new episodes, special offerings, recommendations, and event invitations.

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If you're teaching Long Way Down (and ready for some Long Way Down lesson plan ideas!), let me just start by saying “YAY!” It's a reader-maker, an incredible book you can teach in a short time with a high impact. Today, I'm going to be sharing some of my favorite ideas and resources for you to pair with this book. We'll talk about discussion formats, project ideas, Jason Reynolds-themed multimedia waiting around the web, and a creative writing pairing that I think you're going to love too. Heads up, as I'm sure you're aware, this book does have some language. You may need to give a heads up to parents, depending on your school community. But you can, at the same time, mention the Walter Award, Coretta Scott King Award, Printz Award, Newberry Honor Book Award, etc. Maybe throw in the fact that the Library of Congress named him the national ambassador for Young People's Literature.  Here's a quick peek at the visuals available in the FULL BLOG POST: https://nowsparkcreativity.com/2025/04/long-way-down-lesson-ideas.html.  Discussion Option: Hexagonal Thinking Discussion Option: Silent Discussion on the Walls Activity Option: Flash Verse Creative Writing Activity Option: The Open Mind for Character Analysis Links to Explore: One example of conversations happening in Creative High School English about Long Way Down in our Book Brackets Dear, Dreamer documentary about Jason Reynolds Long Way Down graphic novel opening There was a Party for Langston read aloud Ain't Burned all the Bright trailer Jason Reynolds on working with artist Danica Novgorodoff Long Way Down Curriculum