Crossover

Kwame Alexander is a poet, educator, and the New York Times bestselling author of numerous books, including Rebound, shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal, The Crossover, winner of the Newbery Medal, and The Undefeated, winner of the Caldecott Medal. Kwame is also the recipient of several other awards, including the Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award and the Coretta Scott King Author Honour. He is the writer and executive producer of The Crossover TV series, which won a Daytime Emmy Award, and is co-founder of LEAP for Ghana, an international literacy programme.

"This novel in verse is rich in character and relationships ... Poet Alexander deftly reveals the power of the format to pack an emotional punch" Kirkus, starred review "Alexander has crafted a story that vibrates with energy and heat and begs to be read aloud. A slam dunk." School Library Journal, starred review "The poems dodge and weave with the speed of a point guard driving for the basket ... swings from moments of swagger-worth triumph to profound pain." Publishers Weekly, starred review "Alexander fully captures Josh's athletic finesse and coming-of-age angst in a mix of free verse and hip-hop poetry that will have broad appeal ... This will inspire budding players and poets alike." Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review "Bold! Explosive! I love The Crossover. Everyone will." -- Nikki Giovanni