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Teen Lit Chat with Jason Reynolds

This Teen Lit Chat is a 60-minute program consisting of a 40-minute conversation between author Jason Reynolds and interviewer Diana Donovan followed by 20 minutes of audience Q&A. A book signing will follow, with books available for sale on site from San Marco Books and More.

The entrance for this program will be at 303 N. Laura St. Street parking around the Main Library is free on Saturdays, and parking in the Library Garage at 33 W. Duval St. is available for a fee.

Born in Washington, DC, and raised in Maryland, Jason Reynolds first found inspiration in rap and began writing poetry when he was nine years old. He went on to publish several poetry collections before publishing his first novel, When I Was the Greatest, which won the Corretta Scott King/John Steptoe Award for New Talent. He has since written numerous award-winning novels, including All American Boys, the Track series, Patina, Sunny, For Everyone, Miles Morales-Spiderman, and As Brave As You, which won the Kirkus Prize, an NAACP Image Award, and the Schneider Family Book Award. He is also the author of Long Way Down, a novel in verse which was named a Newberry Honor book, a Printz Honor Book, and best young adult work by the Mystery Writers of America’s Edgar Awards. 

This Teen Lit Chat is presented as part of Jax Book Fest 2024.

Did you know that all of our Lit Chat authors' books count toward your Jax Stacks Reading Challenge completion? Find out what other authors we're hosting this year and join in the fun! 

Registration is strongly encouraged for this event, and must be completed 24 hours prior to the start time. A library card and PIN are required for registration. If you do not have a card, click HERE to obtain one.

PLEASE NOTE:

1. Seating for the program will begin at 10:30am.

2. The maximum capacity of this venue is 380. Registered attendees will be seated first come, first serve. Bring your library card (physical or on the JaxLibrary app) for faster check-in.

3. Waitlisted attendees and walk-ins will be seated if seats are available. There may be a short wait as registered customers are seated.

4. All registered seats will be forfeited at 11:25am and made available to waitlisted and walk-in attendees. Registered attendees arriving after this time will be seated if seats are available.

5. An overflow room will be available for attendees over the 380 limit.

6. A limited number of books will be available for sale on site from San Marco Books and More. You can also pre-order your book and have it ready at the program for pick-up!

7. The author will sign books after the program.

Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request. Please allow 1–2 business days to process. Last-minute requests will be accepted, but may not be possible to fulfill. Please ask for Learning Services at 255-2665 or email JPLPrograms@coj.net.

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