Writer Jason Reynolds is ending his term as the Library of Congress’ ambassador for young people’s literature. He spoke to morningedition about the importance of young people's stories and fostering a love of reading.
Jason Reynolds, pictured at the Edinburgh International Book Festival in 2019, has spent the last three years speaking with students across the United States in his role as national ambassador for young people's literature.Jason Reynolds, pictured at the Edinburgh International Book Festival in 2019, has spent the last three years speaking with students across the United States in his role as national ambassador for young people's literature.
He says a large part of that is creating"human moments with young people," which was made difficult when the pandemic forced many of his visits online. That's why he asked for another year to carry out his platform — and he says he would have taken a fourth year if needed. "Stories happen to be the most human thing we have to offer, right?" he says."Which means that the work that we're doing in storytelling is actually human work. And I just want to make sure the next person understands that as they take on the task."A Martínez, Reynolds spoke about the importance of young people's stories and fostering a love of reading.
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