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Almost American Girl

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For Everyone by Jason Reynolds

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For Every One  by Jason Reynolds Reviewed by Robin Mchammel, Yesenia Morales, Elaine Norris,  Daniel No, and Michelle Mendoza Biography: (Miller, Shawn. Reynolds 2020 ) Jason Reynolds read his first book cover to cover when he was 17. Today, American writer and poet, Jason Reynolds is an award-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author for his Track Series including novels Ghost, Patina, and Sunny . Reynold’s books follow an array of awards. Reynolds was born in Washington, DC, and grew up in Oxon Hill, Maryland. Although he wasn’t much of a reader, he started writing poetry from the young age of nine. His love for poetry followed him throughout college, where he graduated in 2005 from the University of Maryland. “Somebody told me they were giving away dream-come-true vouchers,” Jason says in regards to his move to Brooklyn after graduating. Shortly after, he learned that nothing is given away. Although he felt discouraged at different points in time, he was encouraged by frien
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Every Falling Star Project

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