Ashley King

[Ashley King @Ashleynking36]

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[Ashley King @Ashleynking36]

@MeghanJ2025 I agree, Maurene Goo does a great job of this by telling the stories that are not so “typical” for #ownvoices

[Ashley King @Ashleynking36]

@giantaward I agree, I was glad we got insight on both parts to come to an overall understanding of the characters

[Ashley King @Ashleynking36]

@AdamMaida15 I agree, I liked how they portrayed different struggles within the same background since we can barely get one most of the time.

[Ashley King @Ashleynking36]

I liked how “A Bigger Tent” discussed struggles with Nari finding herself, and I think her getting lost in the woods representing the idea of what it feels like to not know who you are. #XUengl20510

[Ashley King @Ashleynking36]

@lnpfeifer16 I agree, it was a plot twist for me but it all came together in the end and made a really beautiful story that highlights lgbtq+ struggles

[Ashley King @Ashleynking36]

@lnpfeifer16 I loved that part, both stories did a great job of expressing that marginalized groups can experience real human struggles

[Ashley King @Ashleynking36]

@spicycrossiant1 I agreed, it took me a while to realize what the groups were but I liked that it was subtle throughout the stories

[Ashley King @Ashleynking36]

Seeing marginalized groups be the heroes is something that hasn’t been common but needs to be seen. These groups can feel more important than just being a stereotypical side character in their stories. #XUengl20510

[Ashley King @Ashleynking36]

@TamiaXavierU I agree, it really represents that the “long way down” is in fact the long way through life, and how every event can make an impact on that.

[Ashley King @Ashleynking36]

@ChrisWarner__ I never thought of it that way, but I think it’s very interesting to leave it up to the reader in the end.

[Ashley King @Ashleynking36]

I love this new concept illustration, representing the broken and shattered thoughts of Will and not knowing how to interact with his father. #XUengl20510

[Ashley King @Ashleynking36]

@TamiaXavierU Same here, I’m happy that Jason Reynolds is using #ownvoices to share these experiences that not everyone understands and helps creates windows.

[Ashley King @Ashleynking36]

@sonnebornm01 This was one of my favorite parts too, I’m starting to understand the title’s meaning and I’m excited to see how it further plays into Will’s choices.

[Ashley King @Ashleynking36]

The illustrations in this book are so powerful, and I love the way the words are placed to create a mood or emphasis on an idea. #XUengl20510

[Ashley King @Ashleynking36]

@TessaRMcLaughl1 I agree, it'll be interesting to shed some light on how people think and act within certain situations.

[Ashley King @Ashleynking36]

@MasonBlank1 @sonnebornm01 I agree! I've never read a graphic novel like his and I'm excited to see how his writing influences the reader's interpretation.

[Ashley King @Ashleynking36]

I like how there will be space for Will to have to make decisions of his own instead of being told what to do upfront. #XUengl20510

[Ashley King @Ashleynking36]

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[Ashley King @Ashleynking36]

@spicycrossiant1 I agree too, I wanted to see the other friendships she had a bit more and how that impacted her decisions at the end of the book.