Long Way Down

In "Long Way Down," New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds explores the tumultuous sixty seconds during which fifteen-year-old Will grapples with the decision to avenge his brother's murder. Armed with his brother's gun and bound by a set of unyielding rules, Will faces a series of unexpected encounters in an elevator, each revealing deeper truths about violence, grief, and the choices that shape his path. Told in dynamic, staccato verse, this poignant tale dives into the complexities of teenage gun violence and the stories that intertwine in its wake.