COACH written by Jason Reynolds and read by Guy Lockard
For the fourth time, Guy Lockard narrates an audio in Reynold’s Track series. Jason Reynold’s COACH is a companion title to his Track series. This tthe concluding audio and book, focus on Coach who’s been central to the runners in previous titles. Lockard’s dynamic and comedic timing dimensionalize Otie Brody, a 12-year-old sprinter, who longs to be like Carl Lewis and to have a pair of Jordans. Light tragedy begins with Otie shaving his forehead and eyebrows bloody and ends when his father disappears and Otie learns of his struggles with addiction. With perfection Lockard balances lights and darks, humor and drama, authentic dialogues and evocative images in this fast-moving audio. Lockard’s narrative tour de force matches the power of a tough coming of age story that explains the compassion and caring of the grown man known as Coach. Find a link to the book and the audio in the purchase button below.