A lot of the work we do as artists often comes from some part of us, inspired by life events, books, nature, good and bad experiences and even other forms of art works.
What an inspiring start to the TYA conference as key note speaker Jason Reynolds talks about his books and his humbleness that others are inspired by his work and are adapting them. I had never heard about Jason Reynolds before Atlanta and frankly, I have been missing out. As a minority I felt extremely connected to his words and though I am from a completely different background, I knew exactly where he was coming from.
Cast of All American Boys presented as a staged reading by Off the Page, directed by Vicky Finney Crouch and Jody Drezner Alperin based on the award winning book by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely.
What an inspiring start to the TYA conference as key note speaker Jason Reynolds talks about his books and his humbleness that others are inspired by his work and are adapting them. I had never heard about Jason Reynolds before Atlanta and frankly, I have been missing out. As a minority I felt extremely connected to his words and though I am from a completely different background, I knew exactly where he was coming from.
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