2016 novel by Jason Reynolds
As Brave As You is a young adult novel written by Jason Reynolds , published May 3, 2016 by Atheneum . The book describes two African-American brothers from Brooklyn who are sent to spend the summer with their grandfather in Virginia.[ 1]
The book won the Kirkus Prize (2016), as well as the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work for Youth/Teen (2017), and the Schneider Family Book Award (2017).
Reception
As Brave As You received starred reviews from Kirkus ,[ 2] Booklist ,[ 3] Shelf Awareness ,[ 4] and School Library Journal ,[ 5] a five-star review from Common Sense Media .[ 6]
Kirkus Reviews praised the novel, stating that it is "a rich, nuanced, and highly relatable story" that "will resonate deeply with readers."[ 2] Booklist 's Ilene Cooper similarly referred to it as "a powerful exploration of family, identity, and community."[ 2] Karin Snelson, writing for Shelf Awareness, called the novel "a beautifully written, poignant story" that "explores complex themes with sensitivity and humor."[ 4] In The Washington Post , Mary Quattlebaum highlighted how "Reynolds deftly blends humor and heart through lively dialogue and spot-on sibling dynamics."[ 7] Common Sense Media praised the novel's "authentic and relatable characters" and its "thought-provoking exploration of family dynamics and identity."[ 6] Writing for School Library Journal, Luann Toth called As Brave As You "[a] richly realized story about life and loss, courage and grace, and what it takes to be a man. Although a tad lengthy, it is easy reading and will be appreciated by a broad audience."[ 5]
Multiple reviewers discussed Reynold's writing, with Cooper calling it "lyrical and evocative."[ 3] Publishers Weekly noted that Reynolds' "vivid storytelling and well-developed characters" make the book "a compelling read."[ 8]
Elizabeth Bush, writing for The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books , compared As Brave As You to Christopher Paul Curtis 's The Watsons Go to Birmingham – 1963 "with the city kids’ humorous adjustment to rural life, underpinned with a serious subplot that steadily rises in importance."[ 9]
The New York Public Library , [ 10] Kirkus Reviews ,[ 2] Shelf Awareness ,[ 11] the Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature,[ 12] The Washington Post ,[ 13] and School Library Journal [ 14] named As Brave As You one of the best books of the year.
References
^ Bush, Elizabeth (2016). "As Brave as You by Jason Reynolds" . Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books . 69 (10): 541. doi :10.1353/bcc.2016.0477 . ISSN 1558-6766 .
^ a b c d e "As Brave As You by Jason Reynolds" . Kirkus Reviews . March 30, 2016. Archived from the original on August 7, 2017. Retrieved January 5, 2022 .
^ a b Cooper, Ilene (May 3, 2016). "As Brave As You" . Booklist . Retrieved January 5, 2022 .
^ a b Snelson, Karin (May 17, 2016). "Brave As You" . Shelf Awareness . Retrieved January 5, 2022 .
^ a b Toth, Luann. "As Brave as You" . School Library Journal . Retrieved January 5, 2022 .
^ a b Clarke, Terreece (May 9, 2016). "As Brave As You - Book Review" . Common Sense Media . Retrieved January 5, 2022 .
^ Meizner, Kathie; Nolan, Abby McGanney; Quattlebaum, Mary (July 4, 2016). " 'Being Jazz' and other best YA and children's books this month" . The Washington Post . ISSN 0190-8286 . Archived from the original on May 1, 2018. Retrieved April 30, 2018 .
^ "Children's Book Review: As Brave as You by Jason Reynolds. S&S/Atheneum/Dlouhy, $16.99 (432p) ISBN 978-1-4814-1590-3" . PublishersWeekly.com . Retrieved January 5, 2022 .
^ Bush, Elizabeth (2016). "As Brave as You by Jason Reynolds" . Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books . 69 (10): 541. doi :10.1353/bcc.2016.0477 . ISSN 1558-6766 .
^ Best Books for Kids 2016: 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing . New York City, New York: The New York Public Library, Astor, Lenox and Tilden Foundations. 2016. p. 7. ISBN 978-0-87104-799-1 .
^ Snelson, Karin (December 13, 2016). "Our 2016 Best Children's & Teen Books of the Year" . Shelf Awareness . Retrieved January 5, 2022 .
^ "Best Books 2016" . Center for the Study of Multicultural Children’s Literature . Retrieved January 5, 2022 .
^ Smith, Harrison; Quattlebaum, Mary; McGanney Nola, Abby; Meizner, Kathie (November 16, 2016). "Best Children's and Young Adult Books of 2016" . The Washington Post . Retrieved January 5, 2022 .
^ a b "As Brave As You by Jason Reynolds" . Junior Library Guild . Retrieved January 5, 2022 .
^ "Booklist Editors' Choice: Books for Youth, 2016" . Booklist . January 1, 2017. Retrieved January 5, 2022 .
^ "The finalists for this year's Kirkus Prizes" . The Washington Post . September 20, 2016. ISSN 0190-8286 . Archived from the original on November 1, 2018. Retrieved May 1, 2018 .
^ "Notable Children's Books: 2017" . Booklist . March 1, 2017. Retrieved January 5, 2022 .
^ "2017 Notable Children's Recordings" . Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) . December 5, 2017. Retrieved January 5, 2022 .
^ Schulte-Cooper, Laura (January 31, 2017). "ALSC announces 2017 Notable Children's Recordings" . American Library Association . Retrieved January 5, 2022 .
^ Randall, Kayla (January 4, 2018). "Jason Reynolds Is Revolutionizing the Art of Writing Characters" . Washington City Paper . Archived from the original on June 14, 2018. Retrieved April 7, 2018 .
^ Hawkins, Rosemary (May 10, 2017). "2017 Indies Choice and E.B. White Read-Aloud Award Winners Announced" . the American Booksellers Association . Retrieved January 5, 2022 .
^ Aiello, McKenna (February 11, 2017). "NAACP Image Awards 2017 Winners: The Complete List" . E! Online . Archived from the original on May 1, 2018. Retrieved May 1, 2018 .
^ French, Agatha (January 23, 2017). "American Library Assn.'s 2017 award winners include 'March: Book Three' by Rep. John Lewis" . Los Angeles Times . ISSN 0458-3035 . Archived from the original on December 8, 2017. Retrieved December 6, 2017 .
^ "as brave as you | Awards & Grants" . American Library Association . January 23, 2017. Retrieved January 5, 2022 .
^ Morales, Macey (January 24, 2017). "2017 Schneider Family Book Awards recipients named" . News and Press Center . Retrieved January 5, 2022 .
^ "As Brave As You" . Goodreads . Retrieved January 5, 2022 .
^ "Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award Cumulative List 1988-2022" (PDF) . Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award . April 6, 2021. Retrieved January 5, 2022 .
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