Ain't Burned All the Bright
No. of pages 384
Published: 2022
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"Ain't Burned All the Bright" by Jason Griffin is a powerful and immersive exploration of resilience, hope, and the human experience amid chaos. The narrative unfolds through a series of striking illustrations and poetic language that capture the emotions of a young boy navigating his reality during a time of societal unrest. As he grapples with feelings of fear, confusion, and longing for connection, the story highlights the importance of love, family, and the indomitable spirit that persists even in challenging times. The intertwining of visuals and text creates a poignant reflection on the complexities of growing up in a tumultuous world. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.
There are 384 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2022 by Atheneum Books .
Jason Reynolds is the winner of more than 25 US and international awards, including the 2018 Edgar Award and LA Times Book Prize, Newbery Award, Printz Award and two time Walter Dean Myers Award winner. A New York Times bestselling author, his books include Long Way Down, Miles Morales, Boy in the Black Suit and the Run series (Ghost, Patina, Sunny and Lu).