Author
Where Jayson Reynolds was born
Washington D.C.
“In one aspect, yes, I believe in ghosts, but we create them. We haunt ourselves.”
Ghost
Jason Reynolds didn't read a novel until he was 17
True
Jayson Reynold's first published novel
When I Was the Greatest
"The worst part… / is the constant slipping / of your tongue / into the new empty space”
Long Way Down
Jason Reynolds has won 12 awards for his books
True
Jayson Reynolds first inspirations
Rap Music
“Be good to your family, y'all, no matter where your families are 'cause everybody needs family, y'all…”
When I Was the Greatest
False
How old Jayson Reynolds was when he started writing poetry
9 years old
“He wasn’t strong because he wasn’t afraid. No, he was strong because he kept doing it even though he was afraid.”
All American Boys
Jayson Reynolds originally started with poetry and then got into rap
False