The Crossover Kwame Alexander & Dawud Anyabwile

THE CROSSOVER
By Kwame Alexander | Illustrated by Dawud Anyabwile
[Houghton Mifflin Harcourt]

🏆 Newbery Medal Winner | Coretta Scott King Award Winner

Genre: Middle Grade Fiction | Sports & Basketball | Family & Friendship | Novel in Verse
Recommended Age: 10–14 years

Two brothers. One court. A game that changes everything.

Twelve-year-old Josh Bell has basketball in his blood and rhythm in his soul. Alongside his twin brother, Jordan, he rules the court with his incredible skills. But as the brothers navigate growing up, family challenges and changing relationships begin to test their bond. Told through powerful, fast-paced verse, this award-winning novel explores brotherhood, identity, love, and the consequences of breaking the rules. When an unexpected turn of events changes everything, Josh and Jordan discover that some of life's most important lessons happen off the court.

A moving, rhythmic story about family, growing up, and discovering what truly matters.