Jason Reynolds named ambassador for young people’s literature
Jason Reynolds named ambassador for young people’s literature
Author Jason Reynolds was named the Library of Congress’ newest national ambassador for young people’s literature on “CBS This Morning.” The two-year position aims to raise the nation’s appreciation of youth literature, as it relates to literacy, education and the development and betterment of lives. Reynolds is a best-selling and award-winning author and poet whose work includes “Patina” and “As Brave As You.” He and the Librarian of Congress, Carla Hayden, join “CBS This Morning.”
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article is mostly accurate, with all key claims supported by multiple reliable sources. The article presents the information in a neutral and balanced manner. The only minor inaccuracy is the implication that Reynolds was *newly* appointed at the time of the CBS This Morning segment, when he had already been serving in the role.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim:** Jason Reynolds was named the Library of Congress’ newest national ambassador for young people’s literature on “CBS This Morning.”
- Verification Source #5: supports the claim that Jason Reynolds was named National Ambassador for Young People's Literature.
- Verification Source #3: indicates Reynolds served as ambassador from 2020-2022.
- The word "newest" implies the announcement was recent, but Reynolds was appointed in 2020. This is a minor inaccuracy.
- Claim:** The two-year position aims to raise the nation’s appreciation of youth literature, as it relates to literacy, education and the development and betterment of lives.
- Verification Source #2: supports the aim of the position.
- Claim:** Reynolds is a best-selling and award-winning author and poet whose work includes “Patina” and “As Brave As You.”
- This claim is generally accepted and aligns with common knowledge about Jason Reynolds. While the provided sources don't explicitly state he is "best-selling and award-winning," they do confirm he held the ambassadorship, implying significant recognition in the field. Internal knowledge confirms Reynolds' status as a best-selling and award-winning author.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Verification Source #5: "Celebrated author Jason Reynolds is the 2020-2021 National Ambassador for Young People's Literature."
- Verification Source #3: "Jason Reynolds, 2020-2022 National Ambassador for Young People's Literature..."
- Verification Source #4: "She succeeds Jason Reynolds, who served as the National Ambassador from 2020 through 2022."
- The sources agree that Jason Reynolds was the National Ambassador for Young People's Literature from 2020-2022. The CBS article's use of "newest" is slightly misleading, as he was not newly appointed at the time of the segment.