Patina (novel)
| Company type | Novel |
|---|---|
| Industry | Publishing |
| Founded | August 29, 2017 |
| Founder | Jason Reynolds |
| Products | Young adult literature |
Patina is a novel aimed at young adults, authored by Jason Reynolds and released on August 29, 2017, through Atheneum. This work represents the second installment in Reynolds' Track series, positioned after Ghost (2016) and before Sunny (2018) and Lu (2018).
The book Patina achieved status as a New York Times best seller and was selected by the Junior Library Guild.
Reception
Critics awarded Patina starred distinctions from Booklist, The Horn Book, and Kirkus, while also receiving favorable evaluations from Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books and Shelf Awareness. The novel was lauded with descriptors such as "stellar," "complex, complete, and sparkling."
Siân Gaetano, writing for Shelf Awareness, emphasized Reynolds' skill in crafting the character Patina, portraying her as "a dedicated sister, runner, hardworking student, and charming individual," whose journey toward teamwork creates a relatable figure.
Institutions including the Chicago Public Library, Los Angeles Public Library, as well as publications like Kirkus and Horn Book, listed Patina among their top young adult titles of 2017. Furthermore, it was acknowledged by both School Library Journal and The New York Times as one of the leading middle grade chapter books that year.
| Year | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Booklist Best Sports Books for Youth | Top 10 |
| The New York Times Notable Children's Books | Selection | |
| 1999 | ALSC Notable Children's Books | Selection |
| ALSC Notable Children's Recordings | Selection | |
| Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award | Nominee | |
| International Literacy Association's Teachers' Choices | Selection | |
| YALSA Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults | Selection | |
| YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers | Top 10 |