Long Way Down

The Graphic Novel

A teenager named Will steps onto an elevator with a gun tucked in his waistband, intent on avenging the murder of his brother Shawn according to the rules of his neighborhood. Over the course of the descent, ghosts from his past enter on each floor to challenge his plan with their own tragic stories. Written in a graphic novel format, the story captures sixty seconds of agonizing decision making regarding violence, grief, and survival.

by Jason Reynolds

Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing · First published 2017 · 208 pages