![]() ![]() I also wanted to delve into Miles struggling with whether or not he’s worthy of such responsibility if he deserves to be special. Jason Reynolds: I wanted to upend the power and responsibility trope by figuring out how to address the idea that Miles is a teenager with super human abilities-how there aren’t many teenagers with special powers who would naturally lean toward being responsible with them…though he always has his best friend Ganke to encourage moments of silliness, especially if there are extra capabilities involved. : We’ve seen Peter Parker grapple what it means to be a hero before -how did you approach this theme when writing for Miles? We sat down with Jason Reynolds to learn more about the novel, Miles’ background, and the trouble that lies ahead for our young hero. In response, Miles Morales can only do one thing: suit up. As he negotiates the trials of everyday life, as well as those that come with his special abilities, Miles uncovers a chilling plot-one that puts his friends, his neighborhood, and his own life at risk. National Book Award finalist and Coretta Scott King Award-winning author Jason Reynolds presents “Miles Morales: Spider-Man”-a young adult prose novel-available now! ![]() He’s even got a scholarship spot at a prestigious private school. Dinner every Sunday with his parents, playing old-school video games with his best friend Ganke, crushing on his brainy, beautiful classmate Alicia. Meet Miles Morales, your average Brooklyn teenager. ![]()
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