I wanted to be a poet. I fell in love with poetry around eight years old, but not through literature. Instead, it came through hip-hop lyrics and my obsession with reading liner notes. Queen Latifah’s ‘Black Reign’ is the album that stands out the most. Jason Reynolds Read Quote
I read ‘The Young Landlords’ and felt almost a chemical change. What I realized while reading that book was that I could write in my voice, use my tongue, my language, my style, and write a story. Jason Reynolds Read Quote
I write about six to seven hours a day, five days a week, unless I’m traveling. Jason Reynolds Read Quote
I grew up around a whole bunch of girls, and one thing I realized is what they had on their plate was very different than what I had on mine. The things girls are made to be responsible for is a heavy burden – take care of your younger siblings, do good in school, have some extracurriculars. The pressure is intense. Jason Reynolds Read Quote
I have a hard time with people who say they write for children but they don’t really like children. I love children. I love talking with them. Jason Reynolds Read Quote
