It makes sense that a variety of stimuli in storytelling works. Kids today live in a multi-faceted HYPER-stimulated world. Have you found that in your work in schools?Ībsolutely. Sometimes graphic novels or comics, or more illustrated books, can hook in a reader who wasn't that interested in traditional novels before. I can't pick a favourite, but I can tell you the one that completely changed the way I looked at storytelling. I mean, what's NOT to love? I don't think there are any two art forms besides, maybe, song and dance, that work together as well as image and word. What do you love most about graphic novels? Do you have any favourites? It turns this into an immersive experience. But if it does, it heightens the emotional stakes. How does the graphic novel change Will's story for the reader? There's something about this image that's so striking to me.
It's the one that simply says, 'It used to be different', and it has Shawn and Will just looking at each other. Honestly, it's probably one of the simplest spreads in the book. We spoke to Jason about what he thinks the graphic novel format adds to the story, how we can help children fall in love with books and what he hopes young readers will take from Long Way Down.ĭo you have a favourite spread or perhaps a few scenes from the graphic novel that are your favourite? Jason Reynolds' fantastic verse novel Long Way Down - about a teenager contemplating revenge after his older brother is shot dead - has been turned into a graphic novel, featuring haunting art from Danica Novgorodoff. We speak to Jason Reynolds about the graphic novel adaptation of his book Long Way Down and how it could help children get into reading. Jason Reynolds Q&A: 'The Long Way Down graphic novel heightens the emotional stakes'
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