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As Brave As You
AuthorJason Reynolds
LanguageEnglish
PublishedMay 3, 2016
PublisherAtheneum Books
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint (paperback, hardcover)
Pages310
ISBN9781481415903

As Brave As You is a young adult novel written by Jason Reynolds, published May 3, 2016 by Atheneum. The book describes two African-American brothers from Brooklyn who are sent to spend the summer with their grandfather in Virginia.[1]

The book won the Kirkus Prize (2016), as well as the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work for Youth/Teen (2017), and the Schneider Family Book Award (2017).

Reception

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As Brave As You received starred reviews from Kirkus,[2] Booklist,[3] Shelf Awareness,[4] and School Library Journal,[5] a five-star review from Common Sense Media.[6]

Kirkus Reviews praised the novel, stating that it is "a rich, nuanced, and highly relatable story" that "will resonate deeply with readers."[2] Booklist's Ilene Cooper similarly referred to it as "a powerful exploration of family, identity, and community."[2] Karin Snelson, writing for Shelf Awareness, called the novel "a beautifully written, poignant story" that "explores complex themes with sensitivity and humor."[4] In The Washington Post, Mary Quattlebaum highlighted how "Reynolds deftly blends humor and heart through lively dialogue and spot-on sibling dynamics."[7] Common Sense Media praised the novel's "authentic and relatable characters" and its "thought-provoking exploration of family dynamics and identity."[6] Writing for School Library Journal, Luann Toth called As Brave As You "[a] richly realized story about life and loss, courage and grace, and what it takes to be a man. Although a tad lengthy, it is easy reading and will be appreciated by a broad audience."[5]

Multiple reviewers discussed Reynold's writing, with Cooper calling it "lyrical and evocative."[3] Publishers Weekly noted that Reynolds' "vivid storytelling and well-developed characters" make the book "a compelling read."[8]

Elizabeth Bush, writing for The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, compared As Brave As You to Christopher Paul Curtis's The Watsons Go to Birmingham – 1963 "with the city kids’ humorous adjustment to rural life, underpinned with a serious subplot that steadily rises in importance."[9]

The New York Public Library,[10] Kirkus Reviews,[2] Shelf Awareness,[11] the Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature,[12] The Washington Post,[13] and School Library Journal[14] named As Brave As You one of the best books of the year.

Accolades for As Brave As You
Year Accolade Result Ref.
2016 Booklist Editors' Choice: Books for Youth Selection [15]
Junior Library Guild booklist Selection [14]
Kirkus Prize for Young Readers' Literature Winner [16][2]
2017 Association for Library Service to Children's Notable Children's Books Selection [17]
Association for Library Service to Children's Notable Children's Recordings Selection [18][19]
Coretta Scott King Award Honor [20]
E. B. White Read-Aloud Award Honor [21]
NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work for Youth/Teen Winner [22]
Schneider Family Book Award Winner [23][24][25]
2019 William Allen White Children's Book Award Nominee [26]
2020 Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award Nominee [27]

References

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  1. ^ Bush, Elizabeth (2016). "As Brave as You by Jason Reynolds". Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books. 69 (10): 541. doi:10.1353/bcc.2016.0477. ISSN 1558-6766.
  2. ^ a b c d e "As Brave As You by Jason Reynolds". Kirkus Reviews. March 30, 2016. Archived from the original on August 7, 2017. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
  3. ^ a b Cooper, Ilene (May 3, 2016). "As Brave As You". Booklist. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
  4. ^ a b Snelson, Karin (May 17, 2016). "Brave As You". Shelf Awareness. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
  5. ^ a b Toth, Luann. "As Brave as You". School Library Journal. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
  6. ^ a b Clarke, Terreece (May 9, 2016). "As Brave As You - Book Review". Common Sense Media. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
  7. ^ Meizner, Kathie; Nolan, Abby McGanney; Quattlebaum, Mary (July 4, 2016). "'Being Jazz' and other best YA and children's books this month". The Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Archived from the original on May 1, 2018. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
  8. ^ "Children's Book Review: As Brave as You by Jason Reynolds. S&S/Atheneum/Dlouhy, $16.99 (432p) ISBN 978-1-4814-1590-3". PublishersWeekly.com. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
  9. ^ Bush, Elizabeth (2016). "As Brave as You by Jason Reynolds". Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books. 69 (10): 541. doi:10.1353/bcc.2016.0477. ISSN 1558-6766.
  10. ^ Best Books for Kids 2016: 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing. New York City, New York: The New York Public Library, Astor, Lenox and Tilden Foundations. 2016. p. 7. ISBN 978-0-87104-799-1.
  11. ^ Snelson, Karin (December 13, 2016). "Our 2016 Best Children's & Teen Books of the Year". Shelf Awareness. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
  12. ^ "Best Books 2016". Center for the Study of Multicultural Children’s Literature. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
  13. ^ Smith, Harrison; Quattlebaum, Mary; McGanney Nola, Abby; Meizner, Kathie (November 16, 2016). "Best Children's and Young Adult Books of 2016". The Washington Post. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
  14. ^ a b "As Brave As You by Jason Reynolds". Junior Library Guild. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
  15. ^ "Booklist Editors' Choice: Books for Youth, 2016". Booklist. January 1, 2017. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
  16. ^ "The finalists for this year's Kirkus Prizes". The Washington Post. September 20, 2016. ISSN 0190-8286. Archived from the original on November 1, 2018. Retrieved May 1, 2018.
  17. ^ "Notable Children's Books: 2017". Booklist. March 1, 2017. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
  18. ^ "2017 Notable Children's Recordings". Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC). December 5, 2017. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
  19. ^ Schulte-Cooper, Laura (January 31, 2017). "ALSC announces 2017 Notable Children's Recordings". American Library Association. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
  20. ^ Randall, Kayla (January 4, 2018). "Jason Reynolds Is Revolutionizing the Art of Writing Characters". Washington City Paper. Archived from the original on June 14, 2018. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
  21. ^ Hawkins, Rosemary (May 10, 2017). "2017 Indies Choice and E.B. White Read-Aloud Award Winners Announced". the American Booksellers Association. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
  22. ^ Aiello, McKenna (February 11, 2017). "NAACP Image Awards 2017 Winners: The Complete List". E! Online. Archived from the original on May 1, 2018. Retrieved May 1, 2018.
  23. ^ French, Agatha (January 23, 2017). "American Library Assn.'s 2017 award winners include 'March: Book Three' by Rep. John Lewis". Los Angeles Times. ISSN 0458-3035. Archived from the original on December 8, 2017. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
  24. ^ "as brave as you | Awards & Grants". American Library Association. January 23, 2017. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
  25. ^ Morales, Macey (January 24, 2017). "2017 Schneider Family Book Awards recipients named". News and Press Center. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
  26. ^ "As Brave As You". Goodreads. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
  27. ^ "Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award Cumulative List 1988-2022" (PDF). Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award. April 6, 2021. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
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