191: Highly Recommended: Jason Reynolds

<p dir="ltr">This week on “Highly Recommended” we’re talking about the guy who has been one of my top go-tos for years when someone asks for a book recommendation for  a student. Jason Reynolds. </p> <p dir="ltr">In today’s episode we’re talking about a whole range of his fabulous books, including: </p> <ul> <li dir="ltr"><em>Ghost, Lu, Sunny, Patina</em> (The Track Series)</li> <li dir="ltr" style="font-style: italic;"><em>As Brave as You</em></li> <li dir="ltr" style="font-style: italic;"><em>Stuntboy in the Meantime</em></li> <li dir="ltr"><em>Long Way Down</em> - graphic novel or regular</li> <li dir="ltr" style="font-style: italic;"><em>All American Boys</em></li> <li dir="ltr" style="font-style: italic;"><em>Stamped</em></li> <li dir="ltr" style="font-style: italic;"><em>Ain’t Burned all the Bright</em></li> <li dir="ltr" style="font-style: italic;"><em>For Everyone</em></li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Check out <a href= "https://www.jasonwritesbooks.com/">his website here</a>, where he describes himself like this: “Here’s what I do: not write boring books.”</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://sparkcreativity.kartra.com/page/campcreative2023"><em>CAMP CREATIVE: TEACH GRAPHIC NOVELS WITH CONFIDENCE</em> STARTS JUNE 12. SIGN UP TO JOIN US FOR THIS FREE PD HERE. </a></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Go Further: </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Explore alllll the Episodes of <a href= "https://nowsparkcreativity.com/podcast">The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr">Join our community, <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/256927044749038">Creative High School English</a>, on Facebook.</p> <p dir="ltr">Come hang out on <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/nowsparkcreativity/">Instagram</a>. </p> <p dir="ltr">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! </p> <p> </p>