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Track is a four book series that starts with Ghost. In fact, I’d award Jason Reynolds for Track series in the award’s inaugural year. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (even if it is technically not a series because the books connect)Īnd of course, Track series by Jason Reynolds.

Some of the series that I’d nominate for my made up award are: I would not put a timeframe on when the books are published.Extra points for connecting the stories in each book.The series should be more than the sum its parts.

Each book within the series should be able to stand on its own.

(I hate those endlessly long series that are like a long-winded money grab.)

The book series must have between 3-7 books.

Have you noticed that there are no awards for book series? Why is that? I’d make the criteria: Libraries should prepare for consistent demand in all formats.I think there should be Newbery type of award for middle grade book series. Verdict: Even the most reluctant readers will be racing through this winning quartet. On and off the track, Lu will need to work hard to overcome new challenges, from the 110-meter hurdles to life lessons about integrity – and gold medals. Dynamic Lockard ensures aural consistency for the team, including Coach’s unique energy.

While Reynolds keeps the spotlight firmly focused on his latest track star, he also manages to provide loyal readers with welcome glimpses into the lives of his previous headliners. Lu happens to be albino, the miracle child to his parents who are, shockingly, pregnant with a sibling no one ever dreamed would be possible.

Meet “Lucky Lu,” “Lookie Lu,” “Lu the Lightning Bolt,” who’s co-captain of the middle school Defenders track team. The final title in two-time National Book Award-nominated Jason Reynolds’ popular Track tetralogy ( Ghost, Patina, Sunny, Lu) is the third of the series voiced by the author’s childhood friend and anointed collaborator Guy Lockard.