Stuntboy, in the Meantime explained

Author:Jason Reynolds
Isbn:978-1-5344-1816-5
Pub Date:November 30, 2021
Illustrator:Raúl the Third
Publisher:Atheneum
Followed By:Stuntboy, In-Between Time

Stuntboy, in the Meantime is a 2021 middle grade graphic novel written by Jason Reynolds and illustrated by Raúl the Third.

The novel was a 2021 Schneider Family Book Award honor book, and in 2023, the audiobook won an Audie Award and Odyssey Award.

Reception

Reviews

Stuntboy, in the Meantime was well received by critics, including starred reviews from Booklist,[1] The Horn Book Magazine,[2] Kirkus Reviews,[3] Publishers Weekly,[4] and Shelf Awareness.[5] It also received positive reviews from the The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books[6] and The School Librarian.[7]

The audiobook narrated by Guy Lockard and others also received a starred review from Booklist.[8]

Awards and honors

Stuntboy, in the Meantime is a New York Times and IndieBound bestseller, and a Junior Library Guild book.[9] Kirkus Reviews named it one of the best books of 2021.

The Stuntboy, in the Meantime audiobook was included in Booklist's 2021 "Booklist Editors' Choice: Youth Audio" list.[10] In 2023, they included it on their list of the "Top 10 Mysteries and Thrillers for Youth on Audio"[11] and the Association for Library Service to Children's included it on their Notable Children's Recordings list.[12]

Awards for Stuntboy, in the Meantime!Year!Award!Result!
2022Schneider Family Book Award for Middle GradeHonor[13]
2023Audie Award for Middle Grade TitleWinner[14]
Odyssey Award for ChildrenWinner[15] [16]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Peters . John . 2021-10-15 . Stuntboy, in the Meantime . 2024-08-06 . Booklist.
  2. Web site: Gall . Patrick . 2022-02-01 . Review of Stuntboy, in the Meantime by Jason Reynolds, Raul the Third, and Elaine Bay . 2024-08-06 . . February 29, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240229121559/https://www.hbook.com/story/review-of-stuntboy-in-the-meantime . live .
  3. Web site: 2021-08-31 . Stuntboy, in the Meantime . 2024-08-06 . . September 28, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230928214646/https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/jason-reynolds/stuntboy-in-the-meantime/ . live .
  4. Web site: 2021-10-07 . Stuntboy, in the Meantime by Jason Reynolds . 2024-08-06 . . August 3, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240803120209/https://www.publishersweekly.com/9781534418165 . live .
  5. Web site: Harris . Natasha . 2021-12-14 . Stuntboy, in the Meantime . 2024-08-06 . . July 7, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240707113332/https://www.shelf-awareness.com/readers-issue.html?issue=1082 . live .
  6. Bush . Elizabeth . 2021 . Stuntboy, in the Meantime by Jason Reynolds . . en . 75 . 3 . 102–102 . 10.1353/bcc.2021.0604 . 1558-6766 . August 6, 2024 . July 11, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240711070411/https://muse.jhu.edu/article/818114 . live .
  7. Loewenstein . Rudolf . Spring 2022 . Stuntboy in the Meantime . . 70 . 1 . 52 . ProQuest . August 6, 2024 . August 6, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240806135747/https://www.proquest.com/openview/7815b658c3bdb1b35551f4cad0ccb570/1?cbl=296199&parentSessionId=NPaPPw8%2FbmeH8lrq3dBpVf5M1bM2OZ%2FqNenYUgcf9do%3D&pq-origsite=gscholar&accountid=14569 . live .
  8. Web site: Young . Ashley . 2021-12-15 . Stuntboy, in the Meantime . 2024-08-06 . . June 29, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230629184227/https://www.booklistonline.com/Stuntboy-in-the-Meantime-/pid=9756038 . live .
  9. Web site: Stuntboy, in the Meantime . 2024-08-06 . . en . August 6, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240806135748/https://www.juniorlibraryguild.com/stuntboy-in-the-meantime-9781534418165j . live .
  10. Web site: 2022-01-01 . Booklist Editors' Choice: Youth Audio, 2021 . 2024-08-06 . . December 20, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211220224156/https://www.booklistonline.com/Booklist-Editors-Choice/pid=9758630 . live .
  11. Web site: Booth . Heather . 2023-05-01 . Top 10 Mysteries and Thrillers for Youth on Audio: 2023 . 2024-08-06 . . August 6, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240806033639/https://www.booklistonline.com/ProductInfo.aspx?pid=9779013 . live .
  12. Web site: 2023-03-15 . Notable Children's Recordings: 2023 . 2024-08-06 . . August 6, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240806135647/https://www.booklistonline.com/ProductInfo.aspx?pid=9776877 . live .
  13. Web site: 2022 Schneider Family Book Awards recipients named . 2024-08-06 . . en . August 6, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240806034005/https://www.ala.org/news/2022/01/2022-schneider-family-book-awards-recipients-named . live .
  14. Web site: 2023 Audie Awards Winners . 2024-08-06 . . en-US . April 6, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230406233210/https://www.audiopub.org/2023audieawards-winners . live .
  15. Web site: 2023-03-15 . Odyssey Winners and Honor Audiobooks: 2023 . 2024-08-06 . . August 6, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240806033640/https://www.booklistonline.com/ProductInfo.aspx?pid=9776729 . live .
  16. Web site: 2023-01-30 . 2023 Odyssey Awards for Excellence in Audiobook Production for Children and Young Adults announced . 2024-08-06 . . en . August 6, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240806135649/https://www.ala.org/news/2023/01/2023-odyssey-awards-excellence-audiobook-production-children-and-young-adults . live .

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