Track

Jason Reynolds

A gifted runner with a knack for trouble, Ghost is pulled into an elite middle school track program where speed alone won’t be enough. As expectations rise and old habits resurface, he must learn what it really means to stay on track—through pressure, identity, and the choices that shape his future. Blending high-energy momentum with emotional depth, this story explores belonging, perseverance, and the tension between talent and accountability. With Jason Reynolds’s signature voice—fast, vivid, and deeply empathetic—Ghost races toward self-discovery one stride at a time.

Jason Reynolds

Patina “Patty” Jones is new to the track team, but her real race isn’t just against the clock—it’s against the doubts, grief, and pressure she carries every day. As she trains and competes, she’s forced to confront the personal demons that keep slowing her down, even when her legs are ready to fly. With the help of family and teammates, Patty learns what it means to trust others, accept support, and turn vulnerability into momentum. Blending fast-paced realism with an emotionally resonant voice, this novel explores belonging, resilience, and the transformative power of community.

Jason Reynolds

Sunny is a gifted runner whose speed comes with a heavy price: he believes his mother’s death is tied to him, and his father’s blame turns every race into something more than competition. When a new coach and the Defenders’ team begin to see the whole person behind the athlete, Sunny is pushed to confront his grief and redefine what “winning” can mean. As he discovers how track can share space with his true passion for dancing, he learns to move forward without erasing the past. Blending athletic momentum with emotional honesty, this novel explores family, accountability, identity, and the healing power of finding your own rhythm—written in Jason Reynolds’s vivid, fast-moving style.