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2015 selection · Young readers

The Crossover

by Kwame Alexander

John Newbery Medal · Winner

Twin basketball players face rivalry, first love, family tension, and sudden loss in a propulsive verse novel.

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Why it matters

Its rhythm makes sport and emotion equally immediate.

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Read this if…

You enjoy fast verse novels and family stories.

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