Lu (novel) explained

Author:Jason Reynolds
Publisher:Atheneum Books
Country:United States
Language:English
Series:Track
Lu
Published:October 24, 2018
Media Type:Print (paperback, hardcover), Audio
Pages:224
Isbn:9781481450249
Isbn Note:Hardcover edition
Preceded By:Sunny

Lu is a young adult novel by Jason Reynolds, published October 23, 2018, by Atheneum. It is the fourth book in Reynold's Track series, preceded by Ghost (2016), Patina (2017), and Sunny (2018).

Reception

Lu received starred reviews from Booklist,[1] as well as positive reviews from School Library Journal[2] and Kirkus.[3]

Booklist's Becca Worthington noted, "Virtually every subplot is a moving moral lesson on integrity, humility, or reconciliation."[1] Kirkus echoed the sentiment, saying, "emphasizes the triumph of healing and unity" and "showcas[es] children’s power to effect true communal change."[3]

Lu is a Junior Library Guild book.[4]

Awards for Lu!Year!Award!Result!Ref.
2019CCBC Choices Choice: Fiction for ChildrenSelection
YALSA's Amazing Audiobooks for Young AdultsTop 10[5] [6]
YALSA's Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult ReadersTop 10[7] [8]
ALSC's Notable Children's RecordingsSelection[9]
Booklist's Best Sports Books for YouthTop 10[10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Worthington. Becca. 2018-10-01. Lu. 2022-01-09. Booklist.
  2. Web site: Hong. Terry. Lu. 2022-01-09. School Library Journal.
  3. Web site: 2018-09-02. Lu. 2022-01-09. Kirkus Reviews.
  4. Web site: Lu by Jason Reynolds. 2022-01-09. Junior Library Guild.
  5. Web site: 2019-01-10. 2019 Top Ten Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults. 2022-01-09. Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). en.
  6. Web site: Lam. Anna. 2019-01-22. YALSA names 2019 Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults. 2022-01-09. American Library Association.
  7. Web site: 2019-01-17. 2019 Top Ten Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers. 2022-01-09. Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). en.
  8. Web site: Lam. Anna. 2019-01-22. YALSA announces 2019 Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adults. 2022-01-09. American Library Association. en.
  9. Web site: 2019-12-27. 2019 Notable Children's Recordings. 2022-01-09. Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC). en.
  10. Web site: Khuri. Ronny. 2019-09-01. Top 10 Sports Books for Youth: 2019. 2022-01-09. Booklist.

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