Ep. #170 – Jason Reynolds on the importance of children’s literature
On today’s episode, Adam chats with Jason Reynolds about his powerful children’s and YA books including Long Way Down, Ghost, and Patina. They discuss the stories from his life that inspire his books and why he gets angry when people say he’s “Just a children’s book author.”
Jason’s books are beyond inspiring and his attitude towards young readers is so wonderful. You’ll love this discussion and we cannot recommend his books highly enough!
Say Hello! Find OverDrive on Facebook at OverDriveforLibraries and Twitter at @ProBookNerds. Email us directly at professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com
Music Provided royalty free from www.bensound.com
Podcast Overview We’re not just book nerds: we’re professional book nerds and the staff librarians who work at OverDrive, the leading app for eBooks and audiobooks available through public libraries and schools. Hear about the best books we’ve read, get personalized recommendations, and learn about the hottest books coming out that we can’t wait to dive into. For more great reads, find OverDrive on Facebook and Twitter.
Posted on: November 4, 2017
On today’s episode, Adam chats with Jason Reynolds about his powerful children’s and YA books including Long Way Down, Ghost, and Patina. They discuss the stories from his life that inspire his books and why he gets angry when people say he’s “Just a children’s book author.”
Jason’s books are beyond inspiring and his attitude towards young readers is so wonderful. You’ll love this discussion and we cannot recommend his books highly enough!
Say Hello! Find OverDrive on Facebook at OverDriveforLibraries and Twitter at @ProBookNerds. Email us directly at professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com
Music Provided royalty free from www.bensound.com
Podcast Overview We’re not just book nerds: we’re professional book nerds and the staff librarians who work at OverDrive, the leading app for eBooks and audiobooks available through public libraries and schools. Hear about the best books we’ve read, get personalized recommendations, and learn about the hottest books coming out that we can’t wait to dive into. For more great reads, find OverDrive on Facebook and Twitter.
Music:
Provided royalty free from www.bensound.com
Podcast Overview:
We're not just book nerds: we're professional book nerds and the staff librarians who work at OverDrive, the leading app for eBooks and audiobooks available through public libraries and schools. Hear about the best books we've read, get personalized recommendations, and learn about the hottest books coming out that we can't wait to dive into. For more great reads, find OverDrive on Facebook and Twitter.
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