Lu (novel)
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).
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| Author | Jason Reynolds |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | Track |
| Published | October 24, 2018 |
| Publisher | Atheneum Books |
| Media type | Print (paperback, hardcover), Audio |
| Pages | 224 |
| ISBN | 9781481450249 Hardcover edition |
| Preceded by | Sunny |
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]
| Year | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | CCBC Choices Choice: Fiction for Children | Selection | [4] |
| YALSA's Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults | Top 10 | [5][6] | |
| YALSA's Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers | Top 10 | [7][8] | |
| ALSC's Notable Children's Recordings | Selection | [9] | |
| Booklist's Best Sports Books for Youth | Top 10 | [10] |
References
- Worthington, Becca (2018-10-01). "Lu". Booklist. Retrieved 2022-01-09.
- Hong, Terry. "Lu". School Library Journal. Retrieved 2022-01-09.
- "Lu". Kirkus Reviews. 2018-09-02. Retrieved 2022-01-09.
- "Lu by Jason Reynolds". Junior Library Guild. Retrieved 2022-01-09.
- "2019 Top Ten Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults". Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). 2019-01-10. Retrieved 2022-01-09.
- Lam, Anna (2019-01-22). "YALSA names 2019 Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults". American Library Association. Retrieved 2022-01-09.
- "2019 Top Ten Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers". Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). 2019-01-17. Retrieved 2022-01-09.
- Lam, Anna (2019-01-22). "YALSA announces 2019 Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adults". American Library Association. Retrieved 2022-01-09.
- "2019 Notable Children's Recordings". Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC). 2019-12-27. Retrieved 2022-01-09.
- Khuri, Ronny (2019-09-01). "Top 10 Sports Books for Youth: 2019". Booklist. Retrieved 2022-01-09.
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