jason reynolds's track series paperback collection ghost patina sunny lu

They all have a lot to lose, but they all have a lot to prove, not only to each other, but to themselves. But they are also four kids chosen for an elite middle school track team-a team that could take them to the state championships. Four kids from wildly different backgrounds, with personalities that are explosive when they clash. By far.Sunny tries to shine despite his troubled past in this third novel in the critically acclaimed Track series from National Book Award finalist Jason Reynolds. My favorite character I’ve written-Genie from As Brave As You. I have so much I want to say, and so many elements of the human experience I want to explore through story. I’m always thinking of new ways to challenge myself, new ways to spin a tale. Probably four or five books rolling around my mind at any given time. Q: How many ideas for books or characters do you have rolling around in your head at one time? Do you have one character that you’ve written that’s most memorable or personal to you? But it’s definitely not okay to not want to know.

Q: What advice would you give to kids that you wish someone had shared with you at that age? How about advice for young writers? I have lots of hobbies and interests but I’m not sure I’d call them “talents.” Do you have any surprising talents or hobbies? Did you run track growing up? Q: Sunny loves to dance Ghost likes world records and sunflower seeds Patina enjoys being an older sister and running relays Lu is known for his distinctive style and speed. And furthermore, they are far more expansive than checked boxes. But hearing multiple voices from multiple perspectives, hopefully explodes that and says, young people are far too many things to list.

When we think “young person,” we often run down a checklist in our minds outlining what a “young person” is. It was important to hear each character’s story (and voice) to better represent the polylithic world of youth.

Why was it important to you to tell a story from each character’s point of view? While writing in their voices, did any of the characters surprise you? Q: With Lu closing out the Track series this October, readers will have gotten to hear stories from all four runners: Ghost, Patina, Sunny, and Lu. Introduce Jason Reynolds to your readers with this special Q&A

Jason reynolds's track series paperback collection ghost patina sunny lu