The Children’s Literature Community Welcomes the New Ambassador

I am thrilled to announce on @CBSThisMorning the next National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature – the dynamic, positively electric Jason Reynolds.
Jason and his work galvanize readers to believe in themselves, ask critical questions, and create stronger communities. pic.twitter.com/l5o54BNlBf

— Carla Hayden (@LibnOfCongress) January 13, 2020

Well… my work here is done-ish. Congrats ⁦@JasonReynolds83⁩ our new Young People’s Ambassador! pic.twitter.com/SiIRh71S2C

— Jacqueline Woodson (@JackieWoodson) January 13, 2020

The greatest. Thank you for everything. https://t.co/1SFyE3blzs

— Jason Reynolds News (@JasonReynolds83) January 13, 2020

In the @CBSThisMorning green room with @GayleKing and the new National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature @JasonReynolds83. What an exciting morning. Jason’s energy is inspiring and I can wait for young readers to hear more from him. pic.twitter.com/dB4BCTnhxN

— Carla Hayden (@LibnOfCongress) January 13, 2020

CONGRATULATIONS @JasonReynolds83!!! https://t.co/fgs5zaHqZa

— Gene Luen Yang (@geneluenyang) January 13, 2020

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

One of the best people for the job. Major congrats, bro! @JasonReynolds83 https://t.co/n29U9gPTdf

— Angie Thomas (@angiecthomas) January 13, 2020

POIFICK. @JasonReynolds83 https://t.co/q3JyAR5g0U

— Linda Sue Park SAYGAY (@LindaSuePark) January 13, 2020

Such a great choice for our National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, and a perfect platform – Congrats, @JasonReynolds83! https://t.co/N4UQQEzwwE

— katemessner (@KateMessner) January 13, 2020

Feeling such gratitude for outgoing National Ambassador for Young People's Literature today, too. @JackieWoodson was an amazing representative for our world of kidlit and always, always will be. ❤️

— katemessner (@KateMessner) January 13, 2020

Jason is going to be an incredible ambassador! Can’t wait to see @JasonReynolds83 wearing that 🏅! https://t.co/wixYisQWkp

— Jarrett J. Krosoczka (@StudioJJK) January 13, 2020

Congrats to @JasonReynolds83 as the newest National Ambassador for Young People's Literature!

Let's be honest. The guy was born to do this. This decision was inevitable 🙏 https://t.co/NE1tdwL2yx

— Dan Santat (@dsantat) January 13, 2020

Yessssss!! Congrats man https://t.co/HJG35BKqvX

— Daniel José Older (@djolder) January 13, 2020