Award-winning young adult fiction author, Jayson Reynolds, from Washington D.C has been named the country’s next National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. Reynold’s says, “My mission is to take a different approach: Instead of explicitly encouraging young people to read, my goal is to get them to see the value in their own narratives — that they, too, have a story, and that there’s power not just in telling it, but in the opportunity to do so,” according to WTOP.

Jason Reynolds is most known for the “Track” series, the book “A Long Way Down,” and my favorite, “All American Boys.” Reynolds also said, “I’m excited to create spaces around the country for this to happen — spaces where young people can step into their voices and become their own ambassadors.” Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden said in a statement, “I am thrilled our next National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature is the dynamic, positively electric Jason Reynolds.” Reynolds’ inauguration is scheduled for 10:30am., January,16, 2020.