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In Jason Reynolds's Sunny, Sunny Lancaster contends with his mother's death at his birth, a challenging relationship with his father, and the desire to quit his successful track career. Over a week, he writes journal entries about shifting from running to the discus throw and pursuing a new interest in dance, while receiving support from his coach, his mother's friend Aurelia, and his father. This book includes themes of grief, parental pressure, and emotional trauma.