Atheneum/Dlouhy, $19.99 (256p) ISBN 978-1-6659-6127-1 Reynolds (Long Way Down) astounds in a sweetly hilarious story of two Black teens preparing to take a huge first step in their relationship.

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 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.

His latest book is an audio-only release called "Soundtrack," which follows a group of teenagers in New York. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED NPR BROADCAST) JASON REYNOLDS: They're all musicians. And they use ...

Every week, a guest draws a card from NPR's Wild Card deck and answers a big question about their life. Jason Reynolds writes young-adult novels that don't talk down to kids. His latest book is an ...