Jason Reynolds Reading Order

3 books (2018–2024)

Jason Reynolds edited three anthologies of young adult writing spanning 2018 to 2024, with the series remaining ongoing. These collections should be read in publication order, beginning with Hope Nation, followed by How I Resist, and then The Collectors. Each volume brings together diverse voices and perspectives from young writers across various genres and formats.

Start with Hope Nation and read in order.

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1	Hope Nation 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	How I Resist 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Collectors 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2020–2020)

7 books (2003–2020)

This complete series comprises six Marvel Press novels published between 2003 and 2020, each featuring a different character or team from the Marvel Universe. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Mary Jane and concluding with The Unstoppable Wasp: Built On Hope. Each standalone novel explores a distinct hero's story, written by different authors including Judith O'Brien, Paul Crilley, Devin Grayson, Corinne Duyvis, Christopher Golden, and Sam Maggs.

Start with Mary Jane(By: Judith O'Brien), the first of 6 books in the Marvel Press Novels series.

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1	Mary Jane(By: Judith O'Brien) 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Daredevil: The Man Without Fear(By: Paul Crilley) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Doctor Strange: The Fate of Dreams(By: Devin Grayson) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Guardians of the Galaxy: Collect Them All(By: Corinne Duyvis) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Miles Morales: Spider-Man 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Runaways(By: Christopher Golden) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Unstoppable Wasp: Built On Hope(By: Sam Maggs) 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2020–2021)

Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi collaborated on this two-book nonfiction series examining racism and antiracism, published between 2020 and 2021. The series consists of the original Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You followed by Stamped (For Kids): Racism, Antiracism, and You, with the latter offering an adaptation for younger readers. Both books should be read in publication order, and the series appears to be complete. These works are designed for young adult audiences interested in understanding historical and contemporary perspectives on race and antiracism.

Start with Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You(With: Ibram X. Kendi) and read in order.

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1	Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You(With: Ibram X. Kendi) 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Stamped (For Kids) : Racism, Antiracism, and You(With: Ibram X. Kendi) 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2021–2023)

Jason Reynolds' Picture series consists of three young adult books published between 2021 and 2023 in a complete trilogy. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Stuntboy, in the Meantime, followed by Stuntboy, in the Meantime (illustrated with Raúl the Third), and concluding with Ain't Burned All the Bright and There Was a Party for Langston. Reynolds blends fiction and nonfiction storytelling throughout the interconnected narratives that make up this trilogy.

Start with Stuntboy, in the Meantime(With: Raúl the Third) and read in order.

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1	Stuntboy, in the Meantime 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Stuntboy, in the Meantime(With: Raúl the Third) 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Ain't Burned All the Bright 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	There Was a Party for Langston 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2018–2018)

#	Title
1	For Every One 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2025–2025)

1 book (2023–2023)

8 books (2009–2024)

Jason Reynolds has published eight standalone novels between 2009 and 2024, with the series still ongoing. These young adult and non-fiction works should be read in publication order, beginning with My Name Is Jason. Mine Too. and continuing through Twenty-Four Seconds from Now. Each book stands independently while contributing to Reynolds' body of work exploring contemporary issues and experiences relevant to young readers.

Start with My Name Is Jason. Mine Too., the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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1	My Name Is Jason. Mine Too. 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	When I Was the Greatest 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	All American Boys(With: Brendan Kiely) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Boy in the Black Suit 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	As Brave As You 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Long Way Down 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Look Both Ways 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Twenty-Four Seconds from Now 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2016–2025)

The Track series by Jason Reynolds consists of five interconnected young adult novels published between 2016 and 2025, with the series still ongoing. Each book follows a different character in the world of competitive track and field, and while they can be read independently, they are best enjoyed in publication order: Ghost, Patina, Lu, Sunny, and Coach. The series explores themes of athleticism, personal growth, and community through the eyes of young runners navigating their own challenges and ambitions.

Start with Ghost, the first of 5 books in the Track series.

#	Title
1	Ghost 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Patina 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Lu 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Sunny 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Coach 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible