The Crossover
by Kwame Alexander • Part of the Crossover Series • Related Edition: Graphic
71 Total Resources 14 Awards 57 State Lists Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- 5-12
- Genre
- Poetry
- Realistic Fiction
- Sports
- Cultural Experience
- African American
Year Published 2014
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 750L
- ATOS Reading Level: Currently Not Available
- OverDrive Digital Book Details Explore on Marketplace
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Physical Education
- Subject Headings
- Brothers
- Twins
- Fathers and sons--Fiction
- Juvenile Fiction | Family | Siblings
- Fathers and sons
- Juvenile Fiction | Sports & Recreation | Basketball
- Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction
- Juvenile Fiction | Health & Daily Living | Diseases, Illnesses & Injuries
- Basketball stories
- Novels in verse
- African Americans--Fiction
- Twins--Fiction
- African Americans
- Brothers--Fiction
- Juvenile Fiction | Family | Parents
- Basketball--Fiction
- Basketball
- Lists With This Book
- Novels in Verse
- 50 Multicultural Books for Children
- Sports Books
- Poetry for Children & Teens
- Great Books to Teach Voice
- African American Experience
- Hi/Lo Poetry
- This List is Anti-Racist
- Anti-Racist Reading List
- Sample: Skyline ELA Texts
- Great Books For Boys
- Read Alikes for Huckleberry Finn
- Author-Fan Face-off
- Sample: Bookworms Grade 4 Classroom Libr
Our Original Resources 7
Meet-the-Author Recording with Kwame Alexander about The Crossover
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Kwame Alexander
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Poetry Multi-Leveled Lesson
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View Comprehensive Text Complexity Measures
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Author 3
Author Interviews 29
Meet-the-Author Recording with Kwame Alexander
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On visual poetry with Kwame Alexander
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On a metaphor for life with Kwame Alexander
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2015 Newbery Medal Acceptance Speech given by Kwame Alexander
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Interview with Kwame Alexander
Created by Library of Congress
Author Fan Face-off with Kwame Alexander
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Newbery Medal Acceptance Speech by Kwame Alexander
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Interview with Kwame Alexander
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Interview with Kwame Alexander
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Interview with Kwame Alexander
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Interview with Kwame Alexander
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Interview with Kwame Alexander
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Over the moon about writing with Kwame Alexander
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Interview with Kwame Alexander
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Interview with Kwame Alexander
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July 27, 2017 Morning Edition interview with Kwame Alexander
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Interview with Kwame Alexander
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Interview with Kwame Alexander
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Interview with Kwame Alexander
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Interview with Kwame Alexander
Created by Charnaie Gordon
Interview with Kwame Alexander
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Over love poems with Kwame Alexander
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On becoming a poet with Kwame Alexander
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On form before story with Kwame Alexander
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On finding time to write with Kwame Alexander
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On the human soul distilled with Kwame Alexander
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On being a better reader with Kwame Alexander
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On the Book-in-a-Day program with Kwame Alexander
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Series Interview with Kwame Alexander
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 12
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Poetry Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Teaching Ideas from Vermont Department of Libraries
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Teaching Ideas from Literary Fusions
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Discussion Guide from Coretta Scott King Book Awards
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Common Core Guide from Harcourt
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Discussion Questions from Unleashing Readers
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Teaching Ideas from Classroom Bookshelf
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Activity Guide from Awaken Librarian
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Curriculum Guide from Book Club for Kids
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Literature Guide from Learning to Give
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Book Readings 2
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Corey Allen
Created by Recorded Books
Video Book Reading narrated by Kwame Alexander
Created by Reading Rockets
Book Trailers 1
Video Book Trailer from Kwame Alexander
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Vocabulary Lists 1
Word lists, definitions, and example sentences
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Book & Adaptation Websites 1
Awards & Distinctions 14
Charlotte Huck Award, 2015-2024
Honor, 2015
Coretta Scott King Book Awards, 1970-2024
Author Honor, 2015
Lee Bennett Hopkins Award, 1993-2024
Winner, 2015
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2024
Commended, 2015
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2015
John Newbery Medal, 1922-2024
Winner, 2015
Young Adult Favorites Award, 2015-2024
Selection, 2015
Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts Award, 1997-2024
Selection, 2015
Best Fiction for Young Adults, 2011-2024
Top 10 Selection, 2015
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Sports Selection, 2014
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2023
Selection, 2014
Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature Best Books, 2013-2023
Selection, 2014
Publishers Weekly Best Books, 2010-2024
Middle Grade Selection, 2014
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