I don't want to shy away from the fact that it is a response, but I wish it weren't. This whole book is sort of full of these entendres and sort of parallels with what's happening in Miles's world and what's happening in the world at large. suddenly we're forced to acknowledge a thing that seems to be lurking in the shadows for some, and crawling up the wall for others. And it's not until it lands on your doorstep, right? When it lands on your doorstep, that would be the equivalent of that spider's web. Just because it doesn't touch your doorstep doesn't mean it doesn't touch anybody's doorstep. Simon & Schuster The cover of Miles Morales Suspended, the sequel to his first spider man novel. This interview has been lightly edited for length and clarity. He spoke with Morning Edition's A Martinez about Morales' other teenage superpowers and obsessions: writing poetry, and exploring his feelings about family, teachers, and a girl he likes. It grapples with huge themes though: censorship in schools, racism and fear. Reynolds' book is directed toward a wide audience - part poetry, part prose, with illustrations throughout. But with his superhero powers, he's invincible. Morales goes to a fancy private school in Brooklyn, New York, where he doesn't always feel acknowledged.

In the sequel, Miles Morales - the half-Black, half-Puerto Rican teenage Spiderman - finds himself in school suspension for disagreeing with his history teacher. This one is called Miles Morales Suspended, and it continues the adventures of an 'unassuming, everyday kid who just so happens to be Spider-Man.' Award-winning author Jason Reynolds returns with a sequel to his young adult novel Miles Morales: Spider-Man.

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