This collection of interconnected short stories explores the lives and experiences of high school students navigating everyday challenges.
Author
Jason Reynolds
10 books in the catalog
Jason Reynolds has 10 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly realistic fiction, social issues and contemporary. The titles we've reviewed span 2015 to 2019.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 13–18, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
Recurring virtues across Jason Reynolds's work include courage. Content concerns tend to be mild across the titles we've reviewed.
Lu, a young boy, navigates the complexities of life in his neighborhood, dealing with family and friends.
Four siblings, each with a different athletic talent, navigate life and their relationships while dealing with personal challenges in their urban neighborhood.
A young boy grapples with his family history, his identity, and the meaning of bravery.
Ghost, a talented runner, grapples with his past and learns to channel his anger and speed into something positive.
Rashad, a Black teen, is beaten by a white police officer, while Quinn, a white teen, witnesses the event, leading to community unrest.
Carl has a summer job as a cemetery groundskeeper, where he encounters a mysterious boy in a black suit who seems to be connected to death.
A young basketball player faces a life-altering event and must confront his past and future.
This novel in verse tells the story of a young Black boy navigating a difficult day, reflecting on family, community, and hope.
A teenager grapples with the aftermath of his brother's suicide, exploring themes of grief, guilt, and the search for meaning in a difficult world.
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