Jason Reynolds' Perspectives on Literature

The video features an interview with Jason Reynolds, a New York Times best-selling author and National Ambassador of Young People's Literature. Reynolds discusses his role as an ambassador, the importance of children's literature, and his interactions with young audiences. He emphasizes the empathy and compassion of children and describes his books as love letters to black kids. Reynolds also talks about his book 'Stuntboy in the Meantime' and addresses the issue of book censorship in America.

What is Jason Reynolds' role as mentioned in the introduction?

• Library of Congress Director

• Poet Laureate

• National Ambassador of Young People's Literature

• Children's Book Illustrator

How does Jason Reynolds describe his responsibilities as an ambassador?

• To write more books

• To be a walking cheerleader for reading and writing

• To organize book fairs

• To teach literature classes

According to Jason, what is the cornerstone of all literature?

• Poetry

• Children's Literature

• Novels

• Biographies

What does Jason Reynolds disagree with regarding Maurice Sendak's view on children's books?

• That children's books are not important

• That children's books are just books

• That children's books should be for adults

• That children's books are not intentional

What is a common question Jason gets from children?

• Where do you live?

• How do you write books?

• What kind of car do you drive?

• What is your favorite book?

What does Jason learn from interacting with young people?

• What books to write next

• How to write better

• What compassion and empathy look like

• How to be more disciplined

What is the main message Jason wants to convey through his books to black kids?

• To prepare them for exams

• To teach them history

• To entertain them

• To acknowledge their existence

What is the central theme of 'Stuntboy, In the Meantime'?

• Anxiety and family dynamics

• Mystery and suspense

• Adventure and exploration

• Friendship and loyalty

How does Jason Reynolds suggest dealing with anxiety?

• By avoiding stressful situations

• By reading more books

• Through medication and therapy

• Ignoring it

What is Jason's perspective on the rise of anxiety in today's world?

• It's a strength connected to compassion

• It's a temporary phase

• It's a sign of weakness

• It's unrelated to current events