Long Way Down - 9781481438261

Jason Reynolds’ Long Way Down is a gripping, powerful novel told in verse that takes place over the span of a 60-second elevator ride. Fifteen-year-old Will, carrying a gun and bent on revenge for his brother’s murder, is visited by a series of ghosts from his past who challenge everything he believes about justice and retaliation. The result is a tense, introspective, and unforgettable exploration of cycles of violence, trauma, and choice.

This National Book Award finalist is a powerful text for high school classrooms, book clubs, and youth programs. Its poetic format and contemporary voice resonate deeply with teens, especially reluctant readers and those impacted by or interested in real-world social issues.

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• A must-have for high school literature and social justice units
• Engages students with its unique verse style and fast-paced narrative
• Encourages meaningful discussions around grief, gun violence, and emotional healing
• Ideal for performance-based reading, slam poetry units, and classroom dramatizations
• Popular for one-book/one-school initiatives and urban youth programs

Bulk sets allow all readers to engage together in powerful, reflective discussion