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Twenty-Four Seconds from Now . . .: A LOVE Story

By Jason Reynolds
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Publisher Simon & Schuster Imprint Atheneum ISBN

9781665961271

Twenty-Four Seconds from Now . . .: A LOVE Story

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Language: Strong Language,Sexual Content: Strong Sexual Content/Themes

“Jason Reynolds has done it again!...Fresh from start to finish…This is what it could be, should be, if only we were all as lucky as Aria. Girls (and everyone) wait for your Neon!” —Judy Blume, New York Times bestselling author of Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. and Forever...



#1 New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds tackles it—you know…it—from the guy’s perspective in this unfiltered and undeniably sweet stream of consciousness story of a teen boy about to experience a huge first.




Twenty-four months ago: Neon gets chased by a dog all around the parking lot of a church. Not his finest moment. And definitely one he would have loved to forget if it weren’t for the dog’s owner: Aria. Dressed in sweats, a t-shirt, hair in a ponytail. Aria. Way more than fine.



Twenty-four weeks ago: Neon’s dad insists on talking to him about tenderness and intimacy. Neon and Aria are definitely in love, and while they haven’t taken that next big step…yet, they’ve starting talking about…that.



Twenty-four days ago: Neon’s mom finds her—gulp—bra in his room. Hey! No judging! Those hook thingies are complicated! So he’d figured he’d better practice, what with the big day only a month away.



Twenty-four minutes ago: Neon leaves his shift at work at his dad’s bingo hall, making sure to bring some chicken tenders for Aria. They’re not candlelight and they definitely aren’t caviar, but they are her favorite.



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Mature Young Adult Plus (Grades 11 & Up)

Mature Young Adult Plus

Mature Young Adult Plus (Grades 11 & Up)

For Grades 11 & Up

This collection features young adult fiction titles focused on coming-of-age stories with heightened emotional complexity and real-world relevance. Selections capture the uncertainty, growth, and self-discovery that accompany late high school and early adulthood, emphasizing layered, character-driven narratives. Some selections may explore identity, relationships, and real-world challenges, including LGBTQIA+ themes, strong language, social issues, and sensitive topics such as sexual abuse and suicide.

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Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Romance, Realistic Fiction, Speculative Fiction

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