You’ve heard the news:
I am thrilled to announce on @CBSThisMorning the next National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature – the dynamic, positively electric Jason Reynolds.
— Carla Hayden (@LibnOfCongress) January 13, 2020
Jason and his work galvanize readers to believe in themselves, ask critical questions, and create stronger communities. pic.twitter.com/l5o54BNlBf
Now let’s see what authors and illustrators were saying about the news on Twitter:
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 (@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
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— Angie Thomas (@angiecthomas) January 13, 2020
One of the best people for the job. Major congrats, bro! @JasonReynolds83 https://t.co/n29U9gPTdf
POIFICK. @JasonReynolds83 https://t.co/q3JyAR5g0U
— Linda Sue Park (@LindaSuePark) January 13, 2020
Congratulations, my brother! @JasonReynolds83
— Derrick D. Barnes (@authorddb) January 13, 2020
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Hooray!! Wonderful, wonderful news. https://t.co/W797MoH3ke
— Rebecca Stead (@rebstead) 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
— Kate Messner (@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. ??
— Kate Messner (@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!
— Dan Santat (@dsantat) January 13, 2020
Let's be honest. The guy was born to do this. This decision was inevitable ? https://t.co/NE1tdwL2yx
Yessssss!! Congrats man https://t.co/HJG35BKqvX
— Daniel José Older (@djolder) January 13, 2020
Thank you both! https://t.co/avBhltDEHB
— Mo Willems' Pigeon (@The_Pigeon) January 13, 2020
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