Ain't Burned All the Bright
A Caldecott Honor winner!
Prepare yourself for something unlike anything: A smash-up of art and text for teens that viscerally captures what it is to be Black. In America. Right Now. Written by #1 New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Jason Reynolds.
Jason Reynolds and his best bud, Jason Griffin, had a mind-meld. And they decided to tackle it, in one fell swoop, in about ten sentences, and 300 pages of art, this piece, this contemplation-manifesto-fierce-vulnerable-gorgeous-terrifying-WhatIsWrongWithHumans-hope-filled-hopeful-searing-Eye-Poppingly-Illustrated-tender-heartbreaking-how-The-HECK-did-They-Come-UP-with-This project about oxygen. And all of the symbolism attached to that word, especially NOW.
And so for anyone who didn’t really know what it means to not be able to breathe, REALLY breathe, for generations, now you know. And those who already do, you’ll be nodding yep yep, that is exactly how it is.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 384
Book Binding: Hardcover
Year of Publication: 2022
Publisher: Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books
Language: en
ISBN: 9781534439467
Creator Bio
Jason Reynolds is a highly acclaimed author known for his powerful and poignant storytelling. Born and raised in Washington D.C., Reynolds has always been passionate about literature and storytelling. After graduating from the University of Maryland, he went on to pursue a career in writing. His debut novel, "When I Was the Greatest," was a finalist for the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe Award for New Talent. Since then, Reynolds has published numerous critically acclaimed books, including "Ghost," "Long Way Down," and "Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You." His work has been praised for its authenticity and relatability, making him a beloved figure in the literary world.
