AudioFile Favorites: Talking with Jason Reynolds
Hear from the inspiring National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature
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Show Notes
We’re revisiting favorite interviews this week, and today’s is a moving conversation with the always inspiring author Jason Reynolds. Host Jo Reed and Jason Reynolds talk about STAMPED, his young readers’ remix of Ibram X. Kendi’s STAMPED FROM THE BEGINNING, and they also talk about the importance of writing for younger readers, the power of audiobook listening, and meeting kids where they are. Jason is now stepping down from his role as the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, and this interview gives you a chance to hear from Jason about the role at the very beginning of his term.
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