morninglightmama 's review for:

Look Both Ways: A Tale Told in Ten Blocks by Jason Reynolds

5.0

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Jason Reynolds has created an entire community of middle schoolers with unique personalities and experiences in this notable middle grade/early YA book. More than a collection of short stories, each chapter connects with the others in subtle but meaningful ways, deepening understanding of the large cast of characters for the reader. I quite enjoyed the ways characters and scenarios were developed that made me rethink my biased first impressions, especially in relation to young people and teens of color. I only wish there were more chapters, because I could spend a lot more time with these kids.