Jason Reynolds, an award-winning author of books for children and teens, will visit Robertsville Middle School on Monday, April 2. Mr. Reynolds has written ten books for middle school readers. His novels have been recognized with such prestigious awards as the National Book Award Finalist, the Kirkus Prize, the Coretta Scott King Award, the Schneider Family Book Award, and the Walter Award. His most recent novel, Long Way Down, won a Coretta Scott King Honor, an Odyssey Honor, a Newbery Honor, and a Printz Honor at the ALA Media Awards in February. In April, he will publish a book of poetry and the third book in his Track series. To learn more about Jason Reynolds, please visit his web site at www.jasonwritesbooks.com.
While at Robertsville, he will present to all 6th, 7th, and 8th graders in the auditorium. He will also sign books. To promote Mr. Reynolds’ visit, the library will be selling copies of these books: Ghost ($5), As Brave as You ($5), Long Way Down ($12), and The Boy in the Black Suit ($7). Students who purchase a book will be invited to attend an autograph party with Mr. Reynolds. If a student bought a book at the book fair or from a bookseller, he or she may attend the autograph party as well. He/she will need to bring the book to the library to be added to the list of invited students.
Proceeds from the Scholastic Book Fair support the author visits at Robertsville. A special thanks to the RMS PTSA for providing funds to help defray the cost of Mr. Reynolds’ travel expenses.
