Kwame Alexander Books in Order
Kwame Alexander is a poet, educator, and New York Times Bestselling author whose work has captivated readers of all ages. He has penned 21 books, including the critically acclaimed novel <em>The Crossover</em>, which earned the 2015 John Newbery Medal, the Coretta Scott King Author Award Honor, and other prestigious accolades. Alexander's diverse repertoire includes picture books, middle grade novels, and young adult fiction, such as <em>Surf's Up</em>, <em>Booked</em>, and <em>He Said She Said</em>. Through his PAGE TO STAGE Writing and Publishing Program, he empowers young people with poetry and literature. As a sought-after speaker, Alexander travels globally, spreading literary love and advocating for literacy through his co-founded International program, LEAP for Ghana.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Kwame Alexander
- #1AmazonBecoming Muhammad Ali (With: James Patterson)(2020)
- #1AmazonAcoustic Rooster and His Barnyard Band(2011)
- #2AmazonIndigo Blume and the Garden City(2012)
- #3AmazonLittle Boys Soar(2014)
- #4AmazonSurf's Up(2016)
- #5AmazonAcoustic Rooster's Barnyard Boogie Starring Indigo Blume(2020)
- #6AmazonAn American Story(2023)
- #7AmazonHow to Write a Poem(2023)
- #8AmazonHow to Sing a Song (With: Randy Preston)(2024)
- #9AmazonJust Us(1997)
- #10Amazon360° A Revolution of Black Poets(1998)
- #11AmazonCrush(1999)
- #12AmazonKupenda(2000)
- #13AmazonDancing Naked on the Floor(2005)
- #14AmazonBroken Miracles(2006)
- #15AmazonFamily Pictures(2007)
- #16AmazonAnd Then You Know(2012)
- #17AmazonThe Playbook(2017)
- #18AmazonAnimal Ark(2017)
- #19AmazonOut of Wonder (With: Marjory Wentworth,Ekua Holmes,Chris Colderley)(2017)
- #20AmazonLight for the World to See(2020)
About Kwame Alexander
Kwame Alexander is a poet, educator, and New York Times Bestselling author whose work has captivated readers of all ages. He has penned 21 books, including the critically acclaimed novel <em>The Crossover</em>, which earned the 2015 John Newbery Medal, the Coretta Scott King Author Award Honor, and other prestigious accolades. Alexander's diverse repertoire includes picture books, middle grade novels, and young adult fiction, such as <em>Surf's Up</em>, <em>Booked</em>, and <em>He Said She Said</em>. Through his PAGE TO STAGE Writing and Publishing Program, he empowers young people with poetry and literature. As a sought-after speaker, Alexander travels globally, spreading literary love and advocating for literacy through his co-founded International program, LEAP for Ghana.
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