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My Name Is Jason. Mine Too.: Our Story. Our Way. by Jason Reynolds, Jason Griffin

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bioniclib's review against another edition

4.0

The first collaboration between the Jasons "only" gets 4 stars from me because I read it after their latest collab, Ain't Burned All the Bright, first.

This one is much shorter than the other. But still has the same widely diverse artistic style. Some of Griffin's artwork I don't much care for while other pieces I'm in awe of. Reynold's poems are also widely varied stylistically but they pretty much all work for me. But I'm more of a written art lover than a visual art lover. Here are a couple of verses that I especially liked (There are no page numbers):

We'll create a piece of art
To bring forth a peace of heart
And tell grandparents
With hate-strained memories
To hold on to hope
For healing can happen
Before heaven.

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Seems like sickbeds
Become signals
To selfish sons
Saying

Trouble don't last always
Not do mothers.

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Good stuff!

matheamae's review against another edition

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5.0

SO GOOD!!!

kim_j_dare's review against another edition

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5.0

Before [b:When I Was the Greatest|17428880|When I Was the Greatest|Jason Reynolds|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1388975990s/17428880.jpg|18982959] and [b:The Boy in the Black Suit|21490991|The Boy in the Black Suit|Jason Reynolds|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1395153306s/21490991.jpg|40817646], Jason Reynolds collaborated with his college roommate, artist Jason Griffin, to create a autobiographical collection of poetry and art. An honest look at their struggles, and a beautiful inspiration for any young artist who feels that the world is trying to suck away his or her dreams. Can't wait to share some of the poetry and the art with my high school students during next month's Poetry Café.

slvrdragon1090's review against another edition

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5.0

I’m not sure I’ve ever read a Jason Reynolds book I didn’t like, and this one is no exception!

lyslys419's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.5

This book was so good. I enjoy poetry. Both Jasons are good at their crafts. They went through so much to get to where they are now. They didn’t give up. That’s a good lesson for everyone to learn.

1cornsread's review against another edition

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hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

3.5

I love Griffin's art style, and compiled with Reynold's contemplative poetry that seems simple on the outside, the poems carry lots of feeling that I enjoyed.