My Name Is Jason. Mine Too.: Our Story. Our Way.
No. of pages 96
Published: 2022
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"My Name Is Jason. Mine Too.: Our Story. Our Way." is a powerful memoir by Jason Griffin that explores the author's journey of self-discovery and identity through the lens of his experiences as a Black man in America. Co-authored with other individuals named Jason, the book weaves together their unique stories, highlighting the struggles and triumphs they face in a society shaped by racial dynamics. Through poignant narratives and introspective reflections, the authors confront issues of race, identity, and belonging, ultimately celebrating their resilience and shared humanity. This collaborative work is both a personal account and a broader commentary on the collective experience of Black men. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 13-17 years.
There are 96 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).