Kwame Alexander ist ein Dichter und Autor, dessen Werke für Kinder jeden Alters oft Themen erforschen, die von seinem Glauben an die transformative Kraft der Poesie inspiriert sind. Er nutzt seine literarische Kompetenz, um junge Menschen durch seine Schreib- und Verlagsprogramme zu inspirieren und zu stärken. Alexander engagiert sich aktiv in internationalen Alphabetisierungsinitiativen und reist um die Welt, um durch Programme wie LEAP for Ghana die Liebe zur Literatur zu verbreiten und die Lese- und Schreibfähigkeiten von Lehrern zu fördern.
Bill und Fred treffen sich zum Surfen. Dumm nur, dass Fred lieber lesen möchte. Das hingegen findet Bill langweilig. Doch als ihm Fred erzählt, worum es in seinem dicken Schmöker geht, ist es auf einmal Bill, der nicht mehr surfen möchte. Eine witzige Sommergeschichte, die selbst dem größten kleinen Lesemuffel Spaß macht.
From the Newbery-Medal winning author of The Crossover and The Undefeated comes an exciting , interactive, poetry notebook—empowering kids to express themselves in verse.Have you ever written a poem? How about rap lyrics or a letter or even a list? 'Cause those can all be poetry too. Wanna give it a try? Bestselling author and poet extraordinaire Kwame Alexander created this super-fly notebook just for YOU! It's bursting with cool activities, sizzling poetry starters, inspirational quotes, and lots of space to create. So grab your pen or pencil 'cause it's time to give your words FLOW and RHYTHM and RHYME.Incredible stories. Award-winning storytellers. Epic adventure, mystery, and fun? We've got it all in Ghostwriter, the extraordinary new series from the Emmy-award winning hit Apple TV+ show, created by your friends at Sesame Workshop.
From New York Times bestselling-author Kwame Alexander comes this powerful and important ode to black history: the strength and bravery of everyday people and the grit, passion, and perseverance of some of the world's greatest artists, athletes, and activists.
Newbery Medal-winning author Kwame Alexander shows how to shake up the traditional writing workshop to make writing fun again. Using his techniques and strategies, you'll invigorate the writing workshop and motivate even the most reluctant writers.
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.
Incredible stories. Award-winning storytellers. Epic adventure, mystery, and fun? We've got it all in Ghostwriter--the extraordinary new series from the Emmy-award winning hit Apple TV+ show, created by your friends at Sesame Workshop.From beloved stories written by Lewis Carrol to Rudyard Kipling, the Ghostwriter series will present you with classic literature in brand new, exciting adaptations perfect for today's middle grade audience. This box set for young readers is the best tool for promoting reading and writing to kids across the country, with each book featuring an introduction by Newbery and Coretta Scott King Award winning poet and writer Kwame Alexander.The Ghostwriter Bundle includes: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Jungle Book Trinity FrankensteinEach book features exciting bonus pages and fun activities: Games Quizzes Puzzles Vocabulary Reading comprehension Crafts
From NPR correspondent and New York Times best-selling author Kwame Alexander comes a powerful and provocative collection of poems that cuts to the heart of the entrenched racism and oppression in America and eloquently explores ongoing events. A book in the tradition of James Baldwin's "A Report from Occupied Territory," Light for the World to See is a rap session on race. A lyrical response to the struggles of Black lives in our world . . . to America's crisis of conscience . . . to the centuries of loss, endless resilience, and unstoppable hope. Includes an introduction by the author and a bold, graphically designed interior. A collection of three powerful poems that take on racism and Black resistance in America by New York Times best-selling author Kwame Alexander. Includes an introduction by the author.
From the New YorkTimes best-selling author Kwame Alexander comes Rebound, the dynamic prequel to his Newbery Medalwinning novel in verse, The Crossover.
An instant #1 New York Times Bestseller!From the Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Award winning author Kwame Alexander, comes the first book in a searing, breathtaking trilogy that tells the story of a boy, a village, and the epic odyssey of an African family.In his village in Upper Kwanta, 11-year-old Kofi loves his family, playing oware with his grandfather and swimming in the river Offin. He’s warned though, to never go to the river at night. His brother tells him ”There are things about the water you do not know." “Like what?" Kofi asks. “The beasts,” his brother answers. One fateful night, the unthinkable happens, and in a flash, Kofi’s world turns upside down. Kofi soon ends up in a fight for his life and what happens next will send him on a harrowing journey across land and sea, and away from everything he loves. This spellbinding novel by the author of The Crossover and Booked will take you on an unforgettable adventure that will open your eyes and break your heart. The Door of No Return is an excellent choice for independent reading, sharing in the classroom, homeschooling, and book groups.
The Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Award-winning middle grade bestseller! Basketball and heartache share the court in this slam-dunk novel in verse. "With a bolt of lightning on my kicks . . .The court is SIZZLING. My sweat is DRIZZLING. Stop all that quivering. Cuz tonight I'm delivering," announces dreadlocked, 12-year old Josh Bell. He and his twin brother Jordan are awesome on the court. But Josh has more than basketball in his blood. He's got mad beats, too, that tell his family's story in verse, in this fast and furious middle grade novel of family and brotherhood from Kwame Alexander. Josh and Jordan must come to grips with growing up on and off the court to realize breaking the rules comes at a terrible price, as their story's heart-stopping climax proves a game-changer for the entire family. Streaming series coming soon on Disney+, with executive producers including NBA great LeBron James!