Books by Kwame Alexander
4 books by Kwame Alexander in the Bookbear catalogue, with age ranges, short descriptions and where to buy them in India.
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The Crossover
Ages 8–9
Twelve-year-old Josh narrates basketball, twin brotherhood, and a father's health crisis in electrifying slam-poetry verse. Newbery Medal winner. One of the best books ever written for this age.
Heads-up: Death & grief
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The Undefeated
Ages 6–9
A love letter to Black Americans — their struggles, achievements, and resilience — in soaring poetic language. Caldecott Medal winner. Profound and essential reading.
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Booked (Graphic Novel)
by Kwame Alexander & Dawud Anyabwile
Ages 10–13
Twelve-year-old Nick loves football more than anything, but a divorce, a crush and a bully get in the way — the Newbery winner's verse novel as a graphic novel.
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Rebound
by Kwame Alexander & Dawud Anyabwile
Ages 10–13
The prequel to The Crossover: after his father dies, Charlie finds his way back through basketball, family and friendship, told in verse.



