There was a moment during Jason Reynolds’ meteoric rise as a young adult author and poet when he turned his back on newfound fame in New York City and moved to be near the quiet suburbs of ...

Jason Reynolds has built his entire career around not talking down to kids. His best selling and award-winning young adult books include " Long Way Down," " Ghost" and two Miles Morales Spider-Man ...

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 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 Reynolds writes young-adult novels that don't talk down to kids. His latest book is an audio-only release called "Soundtrack," which follows a group of teenagers in New York. (SOUNDBITE OF ...