Meet Jason Reynolds-1st Monday Meet The Author

Who is your favorite superhero of all time?

What is the name of the main character in Jason Reynolds's "Stuntboy" series, and what personal challenge does he face?

• Zola, dealing with a new school.

• Portico Reeves, coping with his parents' divorce.

• Herbert Singletary, learning to be a superhero.

• Patty Ain't No Junk, overcoming shyness.

What personal experiences of Jason Reynolds influenced the themes of divorce and anxiety in his "Stuntboy" series?

• He experienced anxiety as a child.

• His parents divorced when he was ten.

• He felt a sense of guilt and confusion during his parents' separation.

• All of the above.

What is the key distinction Jason Reynolds makes between literacy and literature, and which does he consider more important for young people?

• Literature is about reading classic texts, while literacy is about reading any book; literature is more important.

• Literacy is the ability to have a relationship with language, while literature refers to specific works; literacy is more important.

• Literature focuses on knowledge, while literacy focuses on imagination; literature is more important.

• Literacy is about understanding stories, while literature is about writing them; they are equally important.

How does Jason Reynolds process the issue of book bans, especially since some of his own books have been targeted?

• He focuses on the fear of information and imagination that drives these bans.

• He believes writers should put more energy into fighting on the front lines.

• He focuses on the efforts of librarians, teachers, and parents who advocate for access to books.

• He feels frustrated and doesn't fully understand the motivations behind the bans.

If you were writing a graphic novel(with comic like images and text)

or a traditional novel with more words and chapter format...

then what do you think would speak into the life of an 8th grader of today?
What topics are young people grappling (struggling) with that you feel a book would help them feel seen?