Project Description

Kwame Alexander is a poet, educator, and the New York Times Bestselling author of 24 books, including The Crossover, a middle grade novel in verse, which received the 2015 Newbery Medal for the Most Distinguished Contribution to American literature for Children, the Coretta Scott King Author Award Honor, and other awards. The Crossover follows the experiences of twin basketball stars who struggle with challenges on and off the court while their father ignores his declining health. His follow-up novel Booked, longlisted for a National Book Award in 2016, similarly follows 12-year-old soccer aficionado Nick who discovers the power of words while wrestling with problems at home. Alexander’s newest book is The Playbook: 52 Rules to Aim, Shoot, and Score in This Game Called Life.