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My first Jason Reynolds book! I really enjoyed this collection of stories about all the different kinds of kids in a single neighborhood, their different paths and ways of dealing with life. Laugh out loud moments, Kleenex moments, and stories of strong friendships. Highlights all the ups and downs of being a kid.
A funny, gross, heartbreaking, heartwarming, clever and twisty short story collection from an absolute master of children's writing. (8+)*Please note: this review is meant as a recommendation only. If you use it in any marketing material, online or anywhere on a published book without asking permission from me first, I will ask you to remove that use immediately. Thank you!*
I can't deny the magic of books like this one, which weave together separate yet connected stories set in a shared public space. Look Both Ways: A Tale Told in Ten Blocks would be less effective if not for the crossover elements in its ten short stories; the characters frequently make cameo appearances in the sections that aren't about them, creating a sense of narrative unity even though the stories stand independent from one another. The neighborhood is home to every sort of kid, but they all
For many children, when the bell rings at the end of the day, it signifies excitement, the start of fun and adventure. When children walk home from school, the freedoms are sometimes greater since they’re not limited by the confines of the bus. However, there are other risk factors as well.Jason Reynolds’ newest book, Look Both Ways , which was recently named a National Book Award finalist, looks at 10 different journeys home—each characterized by a different block on the way home from school...
Jason Reynolds is really writing some of the absolute best books for young people. I will always recommend them to every reader. This one isn't so much a novel but separate vignettes that weave together beautifully. Listened on audio which was a great full cast performance.
Could a school bus fall from the sky? Find out how in this collection of loosely related short stories. Which will your favorite? The one about the pick pockets, the one with the first kiss (view spoiler)[(if a kiss on a cheek counts) (hide spoiler)], the one about the young comedienne or one of the other 7 chapters (blocks)? After finishing it, I couldn't help but think that it kind of reminded me of Paul Fleischman's Seedfolks.
I often hear it said that writers are bred, and sure you can breed some decent writers with whatever amount of work it requires, but I think the most gifted writers are born.Jason Reynolds is the latter. He’s naturally good at writing tales that leave out all the pomp and stance, but are so well written you don't miss it.His writing is connecting and pulling, so enthralling, every book feels like an experience you walk away from changed.Look Both Ways is a masterful work of intertwining short st...
10 short stories that all share a common connection: Jason Reynolds. Can I get an amen?!
Very consumable stories that are all hard-hitting, impactful, and essential for middle grade readers. However, it does cover some really intense topics like bullying, homophobia, parents with cancer, the death of siblings, etc. It covers these themes in age-appropriate ways and tastefully. It's diverse and beautifully written (uniquely written, too). I connected with some stories more than others but overall, this is a really great read for middle grade readers.
This review was going to begin like all the best reviews. With a new Jason Reynolds books falling from the sky. “Falling from the sky” is probably a bit hyperbolic, but that’s what it feels like whenever a new Reynolds hits the market. Now due to the focus required of my job, I couldn’t care less when Reynolds has written a new book for teens. As far as I’m concerned, books are best when written for the 0-14 crowd and anything that speaks to readers of more mature years is apocryphal. Untenable....
3.5 StarsWell there were some wonderful stories in this middle school book. My favourite one was where the kids were making money to buy ice-cream. That one hit me right in the feels. The characters are too young for a high school library in terms of curriculum levels for assessments, but I think some older students would still enjoy this. A lovely book.
I’m somewhere between a 3 and a 3.5. I’ve always wanted to read a Jason Reynolds book because I’ve heard him speak on multiple occasions and he is amazing. So when this book was nominated for the National Book Award, I decided to give it a go without even checking out its premise.You may think that my rating is low but I assure you that there’s nothing wrong with the book. The writing style itself is wonderful and easy to read, and the different narrators for each of the stories in the audiobook...
