Kwame Alexander is Coming!!
Kwame Alexander is coming to Schenectady! This great author will be visiting with Elementary and Middle School students from across the district - those who join a book club.
Book Club Titles
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About the Author
Kwame Alexander is a poet, educator, and the New York Times Bestselling author of 24 books, including THE CROSSOVER, which received the 2015 John Newbery Medal for the Most Distinguished Contribution to American literature for Children, the Coretta Scott King Author Award Honor, The NCTE Charlotte Huck Honor, the Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award, and the Paterson Poetry Prize. Kwame writes for children of all ages. Some of his other works include THE PLAYBOOK: 52 RULES TO HELP YOU AIM, SHOOT, AND SCORE IN THIS GAME OF LIFE; the picture books, ANIMAL ARK, OUT OF WONDER and SURF'S UP; and novels BOOKED, HE SAID SHE SAID, and the forthcoming SOLO.
(From KwameAlexander.com)
(From KwameAlexander.com)
Kwame Alexander Newbury Speech |
Kwame Alexander TED Talk |
Kwame Alexander reads The Crossover |
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