Award-winning author Jason Reynolds will visit Hardesty Regional Library, 8316 E. 93rd St., April 7 at 7 p.m., to speak, answer questions and sign copies of his acclaimed books. Copies of his books will be available for purchase. This program is free and open to the public.
Reynolds received his BA in English from The University of Maryland, College Park, and moved to Brooklyn after graduation. He writes five days a week and normally spends six to seven hours per day working on projects. Inspiration for his books starts by creating a character and developing a realistic narrative. He focuses on teens’ everyday lives and the complexity of young adults’ experiences in the wider world.
Reynolds, a Young Adult author, received the 2015 Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe Award for New Talent for his book “When I Was the Greatest.” His debut novel was celebrated for its authentic portrayal of the struggles faced by urban teens in Brooklyn.
“Boys in the Black Suit” and “All American Boys” were each recognized as 2016 Coretta Scott King Honor books.
Set for release next month, “As Brave As You” sees Reynolds taking the two teen main characters out of Brooklyn for the first time to spend a summer on their grandparents’ farm.
For more information on Tulsa City-County Library programming, call the AskUs Hotline, 918-549-7323, or visit the library’s website, www.tulsalibrary.org.
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