An Evening with Jason Reynolds
Schedule
Fri Jan 24 2025 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
St. Joseph County Public Library Community Learning Center | South Bend, IN
About this Event
Culturally Speaking: The Voice Behind Every Story
An Evening with Jason Reynolds
Jason Reynolds is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of many award-winning books, including Look Both Ways: A Tale Told in Ten Blocks, All American Boys (with Brendan Kiely), Long Way Down, Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You (with Ibram X. Kendi), Stuntboy, in the Meantime (illustrated by Raúl the Third), and Ain’t Burned All the Bright (with artwork by Jason Griffin). The recipient of a Newbery Honor, a Printz Honor, an NAACP Image Award, and multiple Coretta Scott King honors, Reynolds is also the 2020-2022 National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. He has appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, Late Night with Seth Meyers, CBS Sunday Morning, Good Morning America, and various media outlets. He is on faculty at Lesley University, for the Writing for Young People MFA Program and lives in Washington, DC.
Book signing to follow. Book sales provided by Brain Lair Books.
To check out books by Jason Reynolds at SJCPL, click here.
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Culturally Speaking is more than an author talk series—it’s a celebration of the storytellers behind the words. This unique program dives into the life experiences, cultural influences, and personal journeys that shape some of today’s most impactful voices. Whether you’re an avid reader, a lover of storytelling, or simply curious about the “why” behind the stories, this series is for you.
Where is it happening?
St. Joseph County Public Library Community Learning Center, 305 South Michigan Street, South Bend, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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