I want every kid to know that they are worthy, valuable, and important.
I want my writing to be a mirror for kids who look like me and a window for kids to look at different life and recognize it as very much like their own. I was a black boy who laughed, had crushes, cried, played, felt, had troubling friendships, ate dinner with my family each evening. In fact, I have already recommended this book to my. You have twin brothers, Josh and Jordan, who are clearly very close to each other. It's a strong story that breaks through genres, well told through a magical combination of words and pictures. The Crossover is a fascinating young adult novel that I would recommend to any middle school student. the characters were so unique and it was so funny, just an amazing book for any age Crossover is the. When Kwame was asked why he writes, he said, "to be authentic and tell my story. 224 Buy on Amazon Reviewed by: Marissa Moss This is a graphic novel for people who don't like graphic novels, a sports book for readers who don't like sports books. Kwame Alexander says this about his books, and this comment is why I will continue sharing his books with young readers. Kwame Alexander's work offers an honest, delightful, innovative and exciting story written from the perspective of young black boys, a perspective that should be present more heavily in the books we keep in our libraries. I am a librarian who has studied and read this book multiple times.
I implore you to explore the rest of Kwame Alexander's book before writing it off as crude, really get to know the author and his text before you write it off. 63 pages 2 hours read Kwame Alexander The Crossover Fiction Novel/Book in Verse Middle Grade Published in 2014 A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics. The Crossover is a Coretta Scott King and Newbery Medal-winning book with illustrations by Dawud Anyabwile. Readers will absolutely love the format of the writing, getting to know the characters, and the flow of Alexander’s verse. It is about growing up and becoming a teenager, and all the trials and tribulations that go along with it. I’ve reread the book so many times, and I just can’t get tired of it. The Crossover is a story of family, love, dedication, and loss. Many of the parent's reviews that state sexual content is overtly present in this book hasn't read many poetry books, especially the comment that stated the line, "getting under her skin" was a sexual innuendo. Review: The Crossover Is A Heartwarming Tale About Family Bonds, Basketball Posted by elenareads This book by Kwame Alexander is more than powerful.
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