The Crossover Series in Order by Kwame Alexander

"Booked: The Graphic Novel" is a young adult novel in verse by Kwame Alexander, which is part of "The Crossover" series. The story follows twelve-year-old Nick, who loves soccer and is navigating first love while struggling with his parents' divorce. The book explores themes of family, friendship, love, and the power of words. Although it is a graphic novel, it does not follow the traditional format with panels and word balloons, but the words and illustrations work together to create a cohesive story. The book is geared towards 10- to 12-year-old readers and includes common tropes of the young adult novel, such as sports, bullying, a teen crush, and exploration of self and identity. The book is an inspiring story that shows hard work and dedication, and how to do what's right and what you love.

"El Crossover" is a graphic novel adaptation of Kwame Alexander's book "The Crossover," illustrated by Dawud Anyabwile and translated by Juan Felipe Herrera. The book tells the story of twin brothers Josh and Jordan Bell, who are both basketball players and best friends. When Jordan starts to date a new girl and Josh's relationship with his father becomes strained, their bond is tested. The story explores themes of family, friendship, and growing up. The graphic novel adaptation features stunning illustrations that bring the story to life. "El Crossover" is a Newbery Award-winning book and has been highly praised for its engaging story and unique format. The book is available in Spanish and English.

Rebound is a prequel to Kwame Alexander's Newbery Award-winning novel in verse, The Crossover. It was published in 2018 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and is aimed at readers in grades 4-8. The book tells the story of Charlie Bell, the father of the main character in The Crossover, as a young boy. After his father's death, Charlie is sent to live with his grandparents for the summer. There, he meets his cousin Roxie and discovers his love for basketball. The book follows Charlie's journey as he learns to cope with his grief and develops his skills on the court. The book is written in verse, with illustrations by Dawud Anyabwile that complement Alexander's poems and give readers a visual connection to Charlie's inner thoughts while paying homage to his love of comics.

Kwame Alexander's "Booked" is a young adult novel in verse that tells the story of Nick Hall, an eighth-grader and soccer enthusiast who struggles to meet his parents' expectations and honor his own self-identity in the wake of his parents' separation. The book is both a sports novel and a reflection on Nick's experiences struggling with an injury and major changes in his home life. The novel is written in over 200 poems and is geared towards 10- to 12-year-old readers. The book includes common tropes of the young adult novel, such as sports, bullying, a teen crush, and exploration of self and identity. The story is about the joys of playing soccer and the power of vocabulary. The challenges Nick faces, such as dealing with bullies, his parents' divorce, and impressing the girl of his dreams, change his life, as well as his best friend's.

The Crossover by Kwame Alexander is a novel-in-verse about twin brothers who are basketball stars. The book won the Newbery Medal, the highest honor for children's literature in the US. The story is narrated by Josh Bell, one of the twins, and uses poetry to reveal his family's story. The book explores themes of family, brotherhood, friendship, and the journey from boyhood to manhood. The story follows Josh, his twin brother Jordan, and their father's complicated legacy. Throughout the book, Alexander weaves in cultural references for readers to further investigate. The Crossover is a smart, energetic story filled with relatable characters, thoughtful words and ideas, and a captivating plot that will hold readers' attention.