Jason Reynolds writes for youth searching for themselves as characters - CBS News

July 03,2024

New York Times best-selling author Jason Reynolds says he didn't read his first novel until he was 17 years old. Reynolds says he writes on topics he felt wasn't addressed when he was growing up. His new book, "Long Way Down," is about a young boy whose brother is killed by gun violence. Gayle King spoke to him to learn about his inspiration and love for literature..
New York Times best-selling author Jason Reynolds says he didn't read his first novel until he was 17 years old. Reynolds says he writes on topics he felt wasn't addressed when he was growing up. His new book, Long Way Down, is about a young boy whose brother is killed by gun violence. Gayle King spoke to him to learn about his inspiration and love for literature.

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