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Learn about Kwame Alexander, a poet, children's book author, and Newbery Medal winner. Explore his books, such as The Crossover, Booked, and Crush, and his writing and publishing program for students.
Nov 24, 2020 · In the book, Light For The World To See: A Thousand Words On Race And Hope, Alexander writes three poems on three events: the murder of George Floyd at the hands of police officers in...
Learn about Kwame Alexander's latest books, events, and projects, including his anthology of contemporary Black poets, This is the Honey. Watch him recite his poems on TV shows and read his memoir, Why Fathers Cry at Night.
May 10, 2024 · Alexander’s first poetry collection for adults, Just Us: Poems and Counterpoems, 1986–1995, was published in 1995. His other collections include Kupenda: Love Poems (2000), Dancing Naked on the Floor (2005), and And Then You Know: New and Selected Poems (2009).
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Kwame Alexander (born August 21, 1968) is American poet, educator, publisher, Emmy® Award-winning producer, and #1 New York Times bestselling author of 40 books, including poetry, memoir, and children's fiction. His mission is to change the world, one word at a time.
Apr 12, 2021 · NPR's resident poet Kwame Alexander took lines from the submissions to create a community poem, "Today, I Am A Witness To Change." Contributors are credited at the bottom. Today, I Am A...
Kwame Alexander is an American poet and author of children’s literature. His 2015 novel, The Crossover, won the Newbery Medal. He won the same award for The Undefeated, an illustrated poem. His novels include Booked, Solo, and Swing and his picture books include Little Boys Soar, Surf’s Up, and How to Read a Book. 95 / 100.
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