Celebrities having birthdays during the week of July 13-19 include actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas, singer Dan Reynolds of ...

Atheneum/Dlouhy, $19.99 (256p) ISBN 978-1-6659-6127-1 Reynolds (Long Way Down) astounds in a sweetly hilarious story of two Black teens preparing to take a huge first step in their relationship.

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.

So you haven't read "Long Way Down" by Jason Reynolds? It's a story of REVENGE or more like the personal journey someone must take when seeking revenge. As our young antagonist's brother has been shot ...

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.