Jason Reynolds Quotes

United States, Author
December 6, 1983

Jason Reynolds (born December 6, 1983) is an American author. He writes novels and poetry for young adult and middle-grade audiences, including Ghost, a National Book Award Finalist for Young People's Literature.

All the academy will tell you that the language that is familiar to you is not appropriate. and that's not to say that there shouldn't be a standard, but when I come to school with my friends' language, my grandmother's language, the language in my mouth - you're going to tell me that's improper?

Jason Reynolds
I'm writing all the books I wish I had when I was a kid.

Jason Reynolds
- Writing
- Wish

The idea of the mask in any scenario has always fascinated me. Not only does it protect identity, it also allows one to hide.

Jason Reynolds
- Identity
It's hard to be what you can't see.

Jason Reynolds
Rap music was and is, for me, everything.

Jason Reynolds
- Music
- Rap
I was eight years old when I got the talk about what to do if a police officer stops me. I was 15 when I was face-down on the curb for the first time.

Jason Reynolds
- Time
- Police
One thing I wish I'd been told in school is that my language is valid.

Jason Reynolds
- School
- Wish
Sometimes it's okay for careers to find you.

Jason Reynolds

'To Kill a Mockingbird' wasn't about me.

Jason Reynolds