Lu (novel)
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| Products | Books |
Lu is a novel targeted at young adults, authored by Jason Reynolds and released on October 23, 2018, through Atheneum. This title represents the fourth installment in Reynolds' Track series, succeeding Ghost (2016), Patina (2017), and Sunny (2018).
Reception
The book Lu earned starred distinctions from Booklist and garnered favorable critiques from both School Library Journal and Kirkus.
Becca Worthington, writing for Booklist, noted that nearly all subplots serve as poignant ethical teachings about integrity, humility, or reconciliation. Meanwhile, Kirkus commended the story for its focus on "the triumph of healing and unity" and its portrayal of "children’s ability to inspire genuine community transformation."
Additionally, Lu was selected by the Junior Library Guild.
| Year | Award | Result |
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| 2019 | CCBC Choices Selection: Fiction for Children | Selected |
| YALSA’s Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults | Top 10 List | |
| YALSA’s Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers | Top 10 List | |
| ALSC’s Notable Children's Recordings | Chosen | |
| Booklist's Best Sports Books for Youth | Top 10 List |