In 2016, Booked was named one of the best books of the year by Kirkus Reviews. In 2014, The Crossover was named one of the best books of the year by Kirkus Reviews and Shelf Awareness. The Undefeated is also an IndieBound bestseller. The Crossover, Booked, Out of Wonder, Solo, Becoming Mohammed Ali, The Undefeated, and The Door of No Return are New York Times bestselling books. Awards and honors Īlexander has received many awards as a writer, among them the 2017 Pat Conroy Legacy Award (an award that honors the example of acclaimed author Pat Conroy and recognizes writers who have achieved a lasting impact on their literary community), and his verse novel The Crossover won the 2015 Newbery Medal and was selected as an Honor book for the Coretta Scott King Award. The Door of No Return, a historical verse novel set in Ghana in 1861, told from the perspective of 11-year-old Koffi, was inspired by Alexander's visits to Ghana. He is a regular contributor to National Public Radio's Morning Edition program. Īlexander runs the Bookinaday program to introduce children to writing and publishing. He won a 2020 Newbery Honor for his illustrated poem The Undefeated. Books Īlexander's picture book Acoustic Rooster and His Barnyard Band was selected for the 2014 "Michigan Reads! One State, One Children's Book" program. His father was a scholar and book publisher and his mother was an educator so he was always surrounded by books.Īlexander attended Virginia Tech, where he began premedical studies before taking a writing class with award-winning poet Nikki Giovanni. Kwame Alexander (born August 21, 1968) is an American writer of poetry and children's fiction.Īlexander was born in Manhattan, New York, and grew up in Virginia.
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