NPR's A Martínez talks to writer Jason Reynolds, who is ending his term as the national ambassador for young people's literature. The Library of Congress appointed him to the post three years ago.

Jason Reynolds writes young adult books that don't talk down to kids. His newest audio-only book is called Soundtrack. He talks with Rachel Martin about writing and the value of being a crier.

Jason Reynolds' new young adult novel opens in a bathroom where 17-year-old Neon Benton is nervous and fumbling while his girlfriend, Aria Wright, waits across the hall.

Jason Reynolds writes stories that meet kids where they're at, as full, complex people. He talks with Rachel about the value of being a crier, and his restless approach to living life to its fullest.

Jason Reynolds writes stories that meet kids where they're at, as full, complex people. He talks with Rachel about the value of being a crier, and his restless approach to living life to its fullest.

Our next story is about young love and discusses some mature themes. Jason Reynolds' new young adult novel opens in a bathroom where 17-year-old Neon Benton is nervous and fumbling while his ...

Jason Reynolds writes stories that meet kids where they're at, as full, complex people. He talks with Rachel about the value of being a crier, and his restless approach to living life to its fullest.

Jason Reynolds writes young adult books that don't talk down to kids. His newest audio-only book is called Soundtrack. He talks with Rachel Martin about writing and the value of being a crier. Jason ...

Our next story is about young love and discusses some mature themes. Jason Reynolds' new young adult novel opens in a bathroom where 17-year-old Neon Benton is nervous and fumbling while his ...

Jason Reynolds writes stories that meet kids where they're at, as full, complex people. He talks with Rachel about the value of being a crier, and his restless approach to living life to its fullest.

Jason Reynolds writes stories that meet kids where they're at, as full, complex people. He talks with Rachel about the value of being a crier, and his restless approach to living life to its fullest.