Jason Reynolds is a New York Times bestselling author who writes for young adults. His book Stamped is a powerful exploration of racism in America. He's a fantastic storyteller who connects with readers of all ages.
Twenty-Four Seconds from Now...
Twenty-Four Seconds from Now...
Synopsis
Twenty-four seconds from now, Neon and his girlfriend of two years, Aria, are about to have sex for the first time — if he can get out of his own head, and her bathroom, long enough to go through with it. Told in reverse chronological order across intervals of twenty-four (seconds, minutes, days, weeks, months), the story unwinds through a cemetery visit with his grandmother, a frank breakfast-table conversation with his mother about sex and consent, and all the way back to the day fifteen-year-old Neon first met Aria at his grandfather's funeral.
Jason Reynolds tells a tender, structurally inventive YA love story moving backward through the small moments that build up to a big one.
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Characters
NeonProtagonist
A teen navigating nerves before a first sexual experience with his girlfriend.
AriaProtagonist
Neon's girlfriend of two years, whom he met as a teen at his grandfather's funeral.
Edition
Twenty-Four Seconds from Now...Unknown, 2024Faber & Faber, LimitedLanguage: EnglishISBN: 9780571390694
4 editions available
