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Books by Kwame Alexander | Wonderlit

Books by Kwame Alexander

25 books · Ages 0–18

Known for the Indigo Blume and Acoustic Rooster series, Kwame Alexander writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 0–18, alongside 14 standalone books, exploring themes of self-confidence & identity, writing & storytelling, resilience & perseverance.

Series

Indigo Blume and the Garden City

1 book · Ages 4–8

Acoustic Rooster and His Barnyard Band

Acoustic Rooster's Barnyard Boogie Starring Indigo Blume

Acoustic Rooster Sings the Alphabet

Acoustic Rooster

3 books · Ages 0–8

The Crossover

Rebound

The Crossover

5 books · Ages 10–14

The Door of No Return

The Door of No Return

2 books · Ages 10–14

Standalone Books

Cover of Crush: Love Poems

Crush: Love Poems

Kwame Alexander

Romantic rhythms and heartfelt verses capture the essence of modern love alongside classic works from poets like Nikki G

Cover of He Said, She Said

He Said, She Said

Kwame Alexander

When a smooth-talking football star and the school’s top student lead a social media revolution, they find an unexpected

Cover of Surf's Up

Kwame Alexander

One friend is ready for the waves while the other is lost in a book, until the story’s cliffhanger brings them both toge

Cover of Out of Wonder: Poems Celebrating Poets

Out of Wonder: Poems Celebrating Poets

Kwame Alexander, Chris Colderley, Marjory Wentworth

Twenty legendary poets receive a lyrical thank you through original poems that celebrate the rhythm, wonder, and joy fou

Cover of The Undefeated

Kwame Alexander

This lyrical ode honors the grit and perseverance of Black Americans, from the trauma of the past to the triumphant spir

Cover of Becoming Muhammad Ali

Becoming Muhammad Ali

James Patterson, Kwame Alexander

Cassius Clay was just a kid in Louisville facing school struggles and racism before a stolen bike led him to the boxing

Cover of Becoming Muhammad Ali

Becoming Muhammad Ali

Kwame Alexander, James Patterson

For the child finding their voice and navigating the complexities of growing up in a world that isn't always fair. A loo

Cover of Light for the World to See: A Thousand Words on Race and Hope

Light for the World to See: A Thousand Words on Race and Hope

Kwame Alexander

For teens grappling with the reality of systemic racism and looking for a way to process the weight of recent events thr

Cover of How to Write a Poem

How to Write a Poem

Kwame Alexander, Deanna Nikaido

Listen to the world around you and find the hidden words that dance in the air; this is how a simple question grows into

Cover of An American Story

An American Story

Kwame Alexander

A teacher guides her students through the difficult history of American slavery, following a path of resilience from Afr

Cover of How Sweet the Sound: A Soundtrack for America

How Sweet the Sound: A Soundtrack for America

Kwame Alexander

The rhythmic history of Black music in America unfolds in this lyrical journey through sound and culture.

Cover of The Mighty Macy

The Mighty Macy

Kwame Alexander

Macy learns that her own voice is a powerful tool as she finds the strength to speak up for her community in this humoro

Cover of The Playbook

Kwame Alexander

Success on and off the court requires more than talent; these basketball-themed rules for life focus on building charact

Cover of How to Sing a Song

How to Sing a Song

Kwame Alexander, Randy Preston

For the child finding their voice, this lyrical guide celebrates the courage and joy found in expressing one's unique so

By Age Range

Acoustic Rooster Sings the Alphabet

Indigo Blume and the Garden City

Acoustic Rooster and His Barnyard Band

Surf's Up

Crush: Love Poems

Indigo Blume and the Garden City

Acoustic Rooster and His Barnyard Band

Crush: Love Poems

He Said, She Said

The Crossover

Common Themes

Self-Confidence & Identity Writing & Storytelling Resilience & Perseverance African American Heritage Discovering a Talent Sports Music Growing Up

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Who Are Venus and Serena Williams?

James Buckley Jr.

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African Princess The Amazing Lives of Africa's Royal Women

African Princess The Amazing Lives of Africa's Royal Women