Alexander, Kwame

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Newbery Award winner Kwame Alexander is a reading advocate and purveyor of poetry, using the form in attention-grabbing, inventive ways that attract readers, reluctant and otherwise, to books and reading. He writes wordplay-filled picture books and novels in verse that recall song lyrics and hip hop cadences,. His novels frequently feature sports and athletes who work hard to make a name for themselves and win at life. Overall, his accessible yet complex works promote reading as a necessary tool for success. Start with The Crossover
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https://kwamealexander.com/
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Alexander, Kwame
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https://kwamealexander.com/
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Newbery Award winner Kwame Alexander is a reading advocate and purveyor of poetry, using the form in attention-grabbing, inventive ways that attract readers, reluctant and otherwise, to books and reading. He writes wordplay-filled picture books and novels in verse that recall song lyrics and hip hop cadences,. His novels frequently feature sports and athletes who work hard to make a name for themselves and win at life. Overall, his accessible yet complex works promote reading as a necessary tool for success. Start with The Crossover
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