Jason Reynolds is one of the best young adult writers of our generation. But don’t let the label fool you into thinking that young adult writing hasn’t provided some of the most important books in the American Literary Canon (Catcher in the Rye? To Kill a Mockingbird?). His latest, Soundtrack, explores the life of teenagers busking great music in New York subway stations. It is also about the fact that even though we are born into a family that never leaves us, our chosen family of friends is just as important. Funny, gritty and brilliantly written, this is a book that brings to you allthe sights and smells of New York City, both above and underground. Jason speaks so beautifully also about writing and the importance of reading…well, we got addicted to just listening to him. Join us and you will see why.Find books mentioned on The Book Case:⁠https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/shop/story/book-case-podcast-reading-list-118433302Books mentioned on this week's show:Soundtrack by Jason ReynoldsLong Way Down by Jason ReynoldsAll American Boys by Jason ReynoldsLook Both Ways by Jason ReynoldsMiles Morales, Spider-Man by Jason ReynoldsThe Boy in the Black Suit by Jason ReynoldsWhen I was the Greatest by Jason ReynoldsAs Brave as You by Jason Reynolds Ghost by Jason Reynolds Coach by Jason Reynolds Patina by Jason Reynolds Sunny by Jason Reynolds Lu by Jason Reynolds The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka Buddha in the Attic by Julie Otsuka Black Boy by Richard Wright Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jasmyn WardHeavy: An American Memoir by Kiese Laymon Monster by Walter Dean MyersLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices