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From National Book Award finalist and #1 New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds comes a novel told in ten blocks, showing all the different directions kids' walks home can take.
This story was going to begin like all the best stories. With a school bus falling from the sky. But no one saw it happen. They were all too busy--
Talking about boogers.
Stealing pocket change.
Skateboarding.
Wiping out.
Braving up.
Executing complicated handshakes.
Planning an escape.
Making jokes.
Lotioning up.
Finding comfort.
But mostly, too busy walking home.
Jason Reynolds conjures ten tales (one per block) about what happens after the dismissal bell rings, and brilliantly weaves them into one wickedly funny, piercingly poignant look at the detours we face on the walk home, and in life.
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‘LOOK BOTH WAYS by American author @JasonReynolds83 is an absolute masterpiece. The simple device of interlinked stories of children walking home from school opens up a world of stories.’ David https://t.co/2jSjiNHC38
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@hekkmart @EmilyMandel @SilUnicornActon ok, here we go: - you can never go wrong with Jason Reynolds. I'm partial to "Look Both Ways" - my son who is close in age has read YA/adult books like "Horrorstor" by Grady Hendrix and "Hunger Games" trilogy - new Alan Gratz "Two Degrees" - "Red, White & Whole" by Rajani LaRocca
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Jason Reynolds, Nt’l Ambassador for Young People's Lit & award-winning author (Ghost, Look Both Ways, All American Boys, etc.) spoke to TN students via live stream today & FMS was fortunate to be included! Reynolds focused on his book Look Both Ways: A Tale Told in Ten Blocks. https://t.co/XIXI9mYwEL