Booked(Reprint) (The Crossover Series) by KwameAlexander Paperback, 336 Pages, Published 2019 by Hmh Books For Young Readers ISBN-13: 978-1-328-59630-7, ISBN: 1-328-59630-3
"New York Times Bestseller ∙ National Book Award Longlist ∙ ILA-CBC Children's Choice List ∙ ALA Notable Children’s Book ∙ Book Links’ Lasting Connections ∙ Kirkus Best Book ∙ San Francisco Chronicle Best Book∙ Washington Post Best Book∙ BookPage Best Book "A novel about a soccer-obsessed tween boy written entirely in verse? In a word, yes. Kwame Alexander has the magic to pull off this unlikely feat, both as a poet and as a storyteller. ..."
"A stunning new picture book from Newbery Medalist Kwame Alexander and Caldecott Honoree Melissa Sweet! This New York Times bestselling duo has teamed up for the first time to bring you How to Read a Book, a poetic and beautiful journey about the experience of reading.Find a tree—ablack tupelo ordawn redwood will do—andplant yourself.(It’s okay if you prefer a stoop, like Langston Hughes.)With these words, an adventure begins. Kwame Alex ..."
The Crossover(Reprint) by KwameAlexander, Dawud Anyabwile Paperback, 224 Pages, Published 2019 by Hmh Books For Young Readers ISBN-13: 978-1-328-57549-4, ISBN: 1-328-57549-7
"Kwame Alexander’s New York Times bestseller and Newbery Medal–winning The Crossover is vividly brought to life as a graphic novel with stunning illustrations by star talent Dawud Anyabwile. New York Times Bestseller · Newbery Medal Winner · Coretta Scott King Honor Award · 2015 YALSA Top Ten Best Fiction for Young Adults · 2015 YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers · Publishers Weekly Best Book · School Library Journal B ..."
"WHO’s the SUPER-duper BOSS?The baddest you ever seenA razzle-dazzle mean machineWho’s that in the house today?What did you say?Doctor Doomaka The Fantastic Chuck Bellbringing down theBoom!It's 1991. Charlie Bell is still mourning his father, and struggling to figure out how he feels for his best (girl) friend, CJ. When he gets into trouble one too many times, he's packed off like the Fresh Prince to stay with his grandparents for the su ..."
"The 2018 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Winner A Newbery Medalist and a Caldecott Honoree’s New York Times best-selling ode to poets who have sparked a sense of wonder. Out of gratitude for the poet’s art form, Newbery Award–winning author and poet Kwame Alexander, along with Chris Colderley and Marjory Wentworth, present original poems that pay homage to twenty famed poets who have made the authors’ hearts sing and their minds w ..."
"A howling wolf, a stalking tiger, a playful panda, a dancing bird – pairing the stunning photography of National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore with the delicate mix of poetry and prose of Newbery award-winning author Kwame Alexander, this lush picture book celebrates the beauty, diversity, and fragility of the animal world. Featuring more than 40 unique animal portraits, the pages invite kids to explore each creature's markings, ..."
The Crossover (The Crossover Series) by KwameAlexander Hardcover, 240 Pages, Published 2014 by Hmh Books For Young Readers ISBN-13: 978-0-544-10771-7, ISBN: 0-544-10771-3
"New York Times bestseller ∙ Newbery Medal Winner ∙Coretta Scott King Honor Award ∙2015 YALSA 2015 Top Ten Best Fiction for Young Adults∙ 2015 YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers ∙Publishers Weekly Best Book ∙ School Library Journal Best Book∙ Kirkus Best Book "A beautifully measured novel of life and line."—The New York Times Book Review"With a bolt of lightning on my kicks . . .The court is SIZZLING. My sweat is DRIZZLI ..."
Rebound (The Crossover Series) by KwameAlexander Hardcover, 416 Pages, Published 2018 by Hmh Books For Young Readers ISBN-13: 978-0-544-86813-7, ISBN: 0-544-86813-7
"New York Times bestseller ∙ ALA Notable Book * "An eminently satisfying story of family, recovery, and growing into manhood."—Kirkus, starred review From the New York Times bestselling author Kwame Alexander comes Rebound, a dynamic novel in verse and companion to his Newbery Award-winner, The Crossover, illustrated with striking graphic novel panels. Before Josh and Jordan Bell were streaking up and down the court, their father was l ..."
The Playbook 52 Rules to Aim, Shoot, and Score in This Game Called Life by KwameAlexander, Mr. Thai Neave Hardcover, 176 Pages, Published 2017 by Hmh Books For Young Readers ISBN-13: 978-0-544-57097-9, ISBN: 0-544-57097-9
"A companion book to his bestselling and Newbery winning book The Crossover, The Playbook is Kwame Alexander’s dynamic, sports-infused guide to life! You gotta know the rules to play the game. Ball is life. Take it to the hoop. Soar. What can we imagine for ourselves? What if we were the star players, moving and grooving through the game of life? What if we had our own rules of the game to help us get what we want, what we aspire to, ..."
Booked(1st Edition) (The Crossover Series) by KwameAlexander Hardcover, 320 Pages, Published 2016 by Hmh Books For Young Readers ISBN-13: 978-0-544-57098-6, ISBN: 0-544-57098-7
"New York Times Bestseller ∙ National Book Award Longlist ∙ ILA-CBC Children's Choice List ∙ ALA Notable Children’s Book ∙ Book Links’ Lasting Connections ∙ Kirkus Best Book ∙ San Francisco Chronicle Best Book∙ Washington Post Best Book∙ BookPage Best Book "A novel about a soccer-obsessed tween boy written entirely in verse? In a word, yes. Kwame Alexander has the magic to pull off this unlikely feat, both as a poet and as a storyteller. ..."
AN AMERICAN STORY (2024 CORETTA SCOTT KING MEDAL- ILLUSTRATOR) by KwameAlexander, Dare . Coulter Hardcover, 56 Pages, Published 2023 by Lb Young Readers, 2023 ISBN-13: 978-0-316-47312-5, ISBN: 0-316-47312-X
""A picture book in verse that threads together past and present to explore the legacy of slavery during a classroom lesson"--"
"New York Times bestseller!Blade never asked for a life of the rich and famous. In fact, he’d give anything not to be the son of Rutherford Morrison, a washed-up rock star and drug addict with delusions of a comeback. Or to no longer be part of a family known most for lost potential, failure, and tragedy, including the loss of his mother. The one true light is his girlfriend, Chapel, but her parents have forbidden their relationship, ass ..."
"Our planet's most beautiful and endangered animals come to life in this visually stunning picture book. The photos, by award-winning National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore, represent a lifelong project to make portraits of the world's endangered animals. They are paired with uplifting poetry and prose from Newbery award-winning author Kwame Alexander -- a talented dream team duo to craft a uniquely wonderful book. This special ed ..."
"Ganador de la Medalla Newbery ∙ Ganador del Premio Coretta Scott King ∙ New York Times Bestseller ∙ 2015 YALSA 2015 Top Ten Best Fiction for Young Adults∙ 2015 YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers ∙ Publishers Weekly Best Book ∙ School Library Journal Best Book∙ Kirkus Reviews Best Book “Una hermosa novela medida entre la vida y sus líneas.”—New York Times Book ReviewUn rayo de luz en mis kicks … La cancha está QUEMANDO. ..."
"New York Times bestselling authors Kwame Alexander and Mary Rand Hess (Solo) tell this lyrical story about hope, courage, and love that speaks to anyone who’s struggled to find their voice. And the surprise ending shines a spotlight on the issues related to our current social divide, challenging perspectives and inspiring everyone to make their voice heard.When America is not so beautiful, or right, or just, it can be hard to know what ..."
"Kwame Alexander's NYT Bestseller and Newbery Medal winning The Crossover is vividly brought to life as a graphic novel with stunning illustrations by star talent Dawud Anyabwile. New York Times bestseller · Newbery Medal Winner · Coretta Scott King Honor Award · 2015 YALSA 2015 Top Ten Best Fiction for Young Adults · 2015 YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers · Publishers Weekly Best Book · School Library Journal Best Book ..."
Swing (Blink) by KwameAlexander, Mary Rand Hess Hardcover, 448 Pages, Published 2018 by Blink ISBN-13: 978-0-310-76191-4, ISBN: 0-310-76191-3
"New York Times bestselling authors Kwame Alexander and Mary Rand Hess (Solo) tell this lyrical story about hope, courage, and love that speaks to anyone who’s struggled to find their voice. And the surprise ending shines a spotlight on the issues related to our current social divide, challenging perspectives and inspiring everyone to make their voice heard.When America is not so beautiful, or right, or just, it can be hard to know what ..."
He Said, She Said by KwameAlexander Hardcover, 336 Pages, Published 2013 by Amistad ISBN-13: 978-0-06-211896-7, ISBN: 0-06-211896-X
"Sparks will fly in this hip-hop-hot teen novel that mixes social protest and star-crossed romance, from Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Honor winning author Kwame Alexander! He Said, She Said is perfect for fans of Walter Dean Myers and Rachel Vail alike.He says: Omar "T-Diddy" Smalls has got it made a full football ride to UMiami, hero-worship status at school, and pick of any girl at West Charleston High. She says: Football, shmo ..."
Booked by KwameAlexander Paperback, 320 Pages, Published 2012 by Andersen Press ISBN-13: 978-1-78344-465-6, ISBN: 1-78344-465-7
"National Book Award Long ListNew York Times Bestseller Like lightning/you strike/fast and free/legs zoom/down field/eyes fixed/on the checkered ball/on the goal/ten yards to go/can’t nobody stop you/can’t nobody cop you…In this follow-up to the Newbery-winning novel THE CROSSOVER, soccer, family, love, and friendship, take center stage as twelve-year-old Nick learns the power of words as he wrestles with problems at home, stands up to ..."
"When a jazz-loving rooster sets his sights on winning a barnyard talent show, he realizes he can't do it as a solo act. He's up against the talents of Mules Davis's cool duo and Ella Finchgerald's singing group. Acoustic Rooster calls on friends like pianist Duck Ellington, singer Bee Holiday, and percussionist piggy Pepe Ernesto Cruz. Together, the foursome makes beautiful music as they rock the barnyard. And while they may not win fir ..."