The entrance for this program will be at 303 N. Laura St. Street park ing around the Main Library is free on Saturdays\, and parking in the Libr ary Garage at 33 W. Duval St. is available for a fee.
\nBorn in Wash ington\, DC\, and raised in Maryland\, Jason Reynolds first found inspiration in rap and began writing poetry when he was nine years old. He went on to publish several poetry co llections before publishing his first novel\, When I Was the Greatest\, wh ich won the Corretta Scott King/John Steptoe Award for New Talent. He has since written numerous award-winning novels\, including All American B oys\, the Track series\, Patina\, Sunny\, For Everyone\, Miles Mo rales-Spiderman\, and As Brave As You\, which won the Kirkus Prize\, an NAACP Image Award\, and the Schneider Family Book Award. He is also the author of Long Way Down\, a novel in verse which was na med a Newberry Honor book\, a Printz Honor Book\, and best young adult wor k by the Mystery Writers of America&rsquo\;s Edgar Awards. \;
\nThis Teen Lit Chat is presented as part of Jax Book Fest 2024.
\nDid you know that all of our Lit Chat authors' books count toward your Jax Stacks Reading Challenge completion? Find out what other authors we're hosting this year and join in the fun! \;
\ nRegistration is strongly encouraged for this event\, and must be compl eted 24 hours prior to the start time. A library card and PIN are required for registration. If you do not have a card\, click \;HERE \;to obtain one.
\nPLEASE NOTE:
\n1. Seating for the program will begin a t 10:30am.
\n2. The maximum capacity of this venue is 380. Registere d attendees will be seated first come\, first serve. Bring your library ca rd (physical or on the JaxLibrary app) for faster check-in.
\n3. Wai tlisted attendees and walk-ins will be seated if seats are available. Ther e may be a short wait as registered customers are seated.
\n4. All r egistered seats will be forfeited at 11:25am and made available to waitlis ted and walk-in attendees. Registered attendees arriving after this time w ill be seated if seats are available.
\n5. An overflow room will be available for attendees over the 380 limit.
\n6. A limited number of books will be available for sale on site from San Marco Book s and More. You can also pre-order your book and have it ready at the program for pick-up!
\n7. The author will sign book s after the program.
\nPursuant to the Americans with Disabilities A ct\, accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon reque st. Please allow 1&ndash\;2 business days to process. Last-minute requests will be accepted\, but may not be possible to fulfill. Please ask for Lea rning Services at 255-2665 or email JPLPrograms@coj.net.
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