Jason Reynolds is crazy about stories and writing. But until he discovered reading in the sixth grade, books were nothing more than disappointing birthday gifts from his Grandma.

Now he makes it his mission to write exciting books for kids (particularly boys) who mistakenly think that all books are boring.

He is the author of the critically acclaimed When I Was the Greatest and has won multiple awards for many other titles, ranging from middle grade to YA fiction.

Ibram X. Kendi is Founding Director of the Antiracist Research and Policy Center at American University in Washington, DC, where he is also Professor of History and International Relations. His previous book, Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America, won the National Book Award 2016.