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Jason Reynolds

Jason Reynolds Reading Order

10 series · 33 books · Born 1983

Non-FictionYoung Adult

Jason Reynolds is a prolific American writer known for bringing contemporary voices and vital social themes to young readers through novels, poetry, and graphic narratives. Drawing inspiration from hip-hop culture and his Washington, D.C. roots, Reynolds established himself first as a poet before transitioning to fiction, with his debut novel When I Was the Greatest earning the prestigious John Steptoe Award for New Talent. His expansive body of work spans graphic novels, picture books, and non-fiction across multiple series, making him a significant figure in young adult and middle grade literature who consistently addresses identity, community, and resilience.

Anthologies Series

Ongoing

3 books (2018–2024)

Start with Hope Nation and read in order.

Start this series with Hope Nation

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#Title
1
2
Cover of How I Resist
How I Resist
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of The Collectors
The Collectors
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Graphic Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2020–2020)

#Title
1
Long Way Down: The Graphic Novel
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Marvel Press Novels Series

Complete

7 books (2003–2020)

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

Start this series with Mary Jane(By: Judith O'Brien)

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#Title
1
Cover of Mary Jane(By: Judith O'Brien)
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
Cover of Guardians of the Galaxy: Collect Them All(By: Corinne Duyvis)
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

Non-Fiction Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2020–2021)

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

Start this series with Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You(With: Ibram X. Kendi)

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#Title
1
Cover of Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You(With: Ibram X. Kendi)
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

Picture Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2021–2023)

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

Start this series with Stuntboy, in the Meantime

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

Poetry Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2018–2018)

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

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2025–2025)

#Title
1

Spider-Man Series

Complete

1 book (2023–2023)

#Title
1
Miles Morales Suspended
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

8 books (2009–2024)

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

Start this series with My Name Is Jason. Mine Too.

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

Track Series

Ongoing

5 books (2016–2025)

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

Start this series with Ghost

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#Title
1
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2
Cover of Patina
3
Cover of Lu
4
Cover of Sunny
5

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Jason Reynolds written?
Jason Reynolds has written 33 books across 10 series. Their published works span from 2003 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Jason Reynolds series?
Here are the first books in Jason Reynolds's series: Anthologies: Hope Nation; Marvel Press Novels: Mary Jane(By: Judith O'Brien); Non-Fiction: Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You(With: Ibram X. Kendi); Picture: Stuntboy, in the Meantime; Track: Ghost.
What order should I read Jason Reynolds's books?
We recommend reading Jason Reynolds's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Jason Reynolds still writing new books?
Yes, Jason Reynolds has 3 ongoing series: Anthologies, Standalone Novels, Track.

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