Read all the books in the the crossover series series from hmh books. There is a traffic stop on the way to a game, in which the boys father like many an. Turning basketball lovers into book lovers, a stanza at a. Kwame alexander is a bestselling author and winner of the newbery award, and we know why. The crossover questions and answers the question and answer sections of our study guides are a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss literature. The bookmarkjohnson ferry baptist about us information the. We will play four 7 minute quarters in 56 grade divisions and four 8 min quarters in 78 grade divisions. The first edition of the novel was published in march 18th 2014, and was written by kwame alexander. Gr 610twins josh and jordan are junior high basketball stars, thanks in. How do you get reluctant readers to fall in love with a book. Basketball is a sport played by two teams of five players on a rectangular court. My sons teacher suggested this book as he loves basketball but hates reading. Therefore, when i came across the crossover, it intrigued me.
There is only one writer on the planet who possesses enough basketball knowledge and passion to write the definitive book on the nba. The books on this list will cover coaching, playing, life in general. Nba crossovers and ankle breakers of 20142015 duration. While i checked this particular list twice, i should note that there are some highlypraised hoops volumes. An illustrated history of basketballs most colorful ballers from a to z. Eric walters basketball books has 10 entries in the series overdrive rakuten overdrive borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Power of positivity, the power of me all you need is you. Christian gifts for basketball teams, players, and lovers of the sport. Library browse by book the crossover the crossover inseparable twin brothers josh and jb love basketball, but changes in their lives begin to pull them apart.
I finally found this one and find it 100% effective. If you are looking for a special gift for the basketball fan then what could be more perfect than a good book about the game. Writer and literacy activist kwame alexander says you have to offer them something relatable. Teach children how to have a relationship with christ. Before josh and jordan bell were streaking up and down the court, their father was learning his own moves. Alexander is also the creator of the inschool book inaday writing and publishing workshop. Nowhere in the roundball universe will you find another single volume that covers as much in such depth as this wildly opinionated and thoroughly entertaining look at the past, present, and future of pro basketball. Each of these centers has a library of basic books and periodicals that may be checked out for student use. Tell students to watch for the use of the phrase and talk. Free basketball coaching ebooks with 72 great drills, 32. The poems dodge and weave with the speed of a point guard driving for the basket, mixing basketball action with vocabularythemed poems, newspaper clippings, and joshs sincere firstperson accounts that swing from moments of swaggerworth triumph to profound pain. Kwame alexander, an awardwinning poet and author, writes picture books for children and crossgenre books for teens. She has been a member of johnson ferry baptist church since 1984 and.
He conducts creative writing workshops in middle and high schools, often reaching more than 500 students monthly. However when hes introduced to the world of magic that dream slowly fades. The main characters of this poetry, young adult story are josh bell, jordan bell. The title of this book the crossover is an important phrase and idea throughout the book. The crossover, by kwame alexander the new york times.
I have read many how to basketball books, all disappointing. Dawud anyabwile thirteenyearold twin basketball stars josh and jordan wrestle with highs and lows on and off the court as their father ignores his declining health. Bookpage alexanders at the top of his poetic game in this taut, complex tale of the crossover from brash, vulnerable boy to young adult. Jun 05, 2016 black gods of the asphalt takes basketball beyond the court when you see a bunch of guys playing street basketball you might not just see a game. Kwame alexanders last novel the crossover, a newberywinning, hiphop inflected tale of sportsloving twin boys was written in verse. Also known as an anklebreaker, the crossover is a dribbling technique used to create space between yourself and a defender.
Apr 17, 2016 curious about any of the subjects mentioned in kwame alexanders the crossover. Basketball and heartache share the court in this slamdunk novel in verse. Cross over the new model of youth basketball development. Right from the start, kwame alexanders new book, the crossover, looks, sounds and even feels different. Eric walters basketball booksseries overdrive rakuten. Others expectations of you are determined by their limitations of life. This is a 152 page ebook with 72 of our favorite basketball drills. I wish my high school coaches had read this book and taught the techniques when i played. The crossover, a verse novel for middle grades, is an exuberant, touching, and funny tribute to basketball and family. Each drill includes complete stepbystep illustrations, easytofollow instructions, motivation tips, and coaching tips.
Black gods of the asphalt takes basketball beyond the court. The atlantic bill simmons, the wildly opinionated and thoroughly entertaining basketball addict known to millions as espns the. The book of basketball the nba according to the sports guy. The graphic novel is an adaptation of kwame alexanders novel in verse about twin,12yearold african american basketball players. Cross over outlines an entire development program complete with a long term athlete development philosophy, over 150 ageappropriate basketball drills, break down of skill progressions and thoughts on coaching effectiveness. The crossover is destined to reachand touchreaders who never gave basketball or poetry a second thought until now. Cross over the new model of youth basketball development mccormick. Foreword by malcom gladwell the work of a true fan. Pdf the crossover book by kwame alexander free download. Oct 27, 2009 new york times bestseller the nba according to the sports guynow updated with fresh takes on lebron, the celtics, and more.
It refers to a basketball move described in the first vocabulary poem as well as to spoiler alert the death of the boys father. A video interview with kwame alexander reading rockets. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Kwame alexander is a poet, childrens book author, playwright, producer, public speaker and performer. Dec 06, 2009 now simmons has written the book of basketball, a 700page best seller about his favorite sport that showcases the strengths and, alas, the fundamental weakness of this genre. Kwame alexander wrote this book as a poem, and it made us want to read more. Perfect for giving or receiving whether you are looking for your next book to read or are looking to find a book for the basketball fan in your life. Watch the interview below to learn more about kwame. Basketball books motivational books inspirational books. Early bird registration ends this week johnson ferry baptist church s crossover league for middle school students will run from feb. Below is a comprehensive list of books authored by coach k, about coach k, or duke basketball. Its tough, muscular writing about a tender, unguarded heart. Crossover is about development of confidence, character, responsibility and faith offering a variety of programs for young people. A crossover dribble is a basketball maneuver in which a player dribbling the ball switches the ball rapidly from one hand to the other, to make a change in direction.
In the book they go through many problems such as when jb starts to not hang out with filthy and only hangs out with his girlfriend. Free download or read online the crossover pdf epub book. He loved this book and actually chose to read at night. The story follows two africanamerican twin brothers that share a love for basketball. Apr 09, 2015 the crossover stars two passionate basketball players, and even off the court, the bball references are as plentiful and obvious as colorful drops of sweat in a gatorade commercial.
Our varsity players go into grand ledge k6 classrooms to read to the youth and talk to them about the importance of academics and athletics. Train children to study gods word and hide it in their heart, all accomplished in a fun and exciting way with exhilarating games, activities and scripture memorization. Convert your arena chms login to a ministryid and sign in with a single username and password anywhere you see this button get started maybe later 2020 shelby systems, inc. Why this book was selected the crossover may be a story about middle schoolers, but the overall narrative does not make this book only for young teens. The crossover is about two twin brothers, jb jordan bell filthy mcnasty josh bell. Below are some reading passages that we have hand picked to supplement this book. He lives with his wife and two daughters in the washington, d.
Basketball nut simmons basically packs every bar room argument, every eternal whowasbetter debate and creates the most definitive alltime best player list all to a soundtrack of wisecracks, popculture references, mindblowing detail, backed by the sports smarts of a man who has mined every ounce of material to back his theories up. Kids and adults alike will love the giant basketball from small world toys. The objective is to shoot a ball through a hoop 18 inches 46 cm in diameter and 10 feet 3. Usually, instructors request from the main library in new orleans a number of books to place on reserve during the semester a course is taught. Come in to read stories and fanfics that span multiple fandoms in the zootopia universe. Beliefs and values leadership job openings campus amenities contact us sermons events. Parents need to know that author and poet kwame alexanders the crossover is a poignant novel in verse that mixes basketball, family, and comingofage themes and includes serious issues regarding adult health and a parents lifethreatening condition. I created this youtube channel to help serve as an interactive guide for the book of basketball by bill simmons.
The crossover is a 2015 childrens book by american author kwame alexander and the winner. The crossover study guide contains a biography of kwame alexander, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. Be sure to read the passage summaries and our suggestions for instructional use. After siriuss death harry decides that maybe its not too late to achieve his. At times he likes his nickname filthy mcnasty, but at other times he wants to be called josh. Measuring 30 inches in diameter, this giant inflatable basketball can be used indoors or out, and encourages physical activity and coordination skillbuilding in children ages 3 years and older. Crossover s current featured athlete, mike wilks, has had a very successful professional career for more than ten years. Awana is a national club for children ages 4 through 6th grade designed to. Poets novel turns young sports lovers into book lovers. We think you should read this book because it is good. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus. In this prequel to newbery medal winner the crossover, chuck bell takes center stage, as readers get a glimpse of his childhood and how he became the jazz music worshiping, basketball star his sons look up to a novel in verse with all the impact and rhythm readers. Mike shares a deep passion and love for the game of basketball, but it doesnt supercede his deep love and passion for jesus christ. Basketball rules in the crossover flashcards quizlet.
Illustrated by dawud anyabwile, the book follows josh and jordon bell as they deal with issues between them at home and on the court. No other author has changed my opinions as much, i am definately part of the crossover movement. Handpicked by amazon kids books editor, seira wilson, for prime book box a. While coach ks books are not available for sale through this web site, some of his books can be purchased through the duke university bookstore the gold standard. These reserve books may be used by the students according to the instructions of the professors. The crossover is a 2015 childrens book by american author kwame alexander and the winner of the 2015 newbery medal and coretta scott king award honor. We are a 6th grade boys book group, but we know that girls will like this book too.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the crossover. The following list covers our favorite basketball books and our recommendations for you. Fill in your email below to request a new password. The crossover is the story of basketball phenom josh bell, his twin brother, and their fathers complicated legacy.
Your module is not being displayed because it is configured with an incompatible module style. It is an excellent story and the verse aspect makes it enjoyable and interesting. It won the 2015 newbery medal and a coretta scott king book honor, and may inspire a discussion about. In a typical example the player heads upcourt, dribbling the ball in say the left hand, then. Book your session or program with crossover basketball coaching. Commonlit book pairings the crossover free reading. The book, which is told entirely through verse, was first published in the united states in hardback on march 18, 2014 through hmh books for young readers. Find out more with these resources from the music mentioned in the novel to learning cpr techniques via much more. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. The crossover his basketball concrete poetryhiphop mashup was awarded the 2015 newbery medal. Basic skill you must have here is what you will learn inside this guidea brief history on basketballthe different basketball positionsskills needed for basketballbasketball equipmentthe rules and regulations of basketballbasic maneuvers to get you started.
We offer a great selection of books on basketball history, the best teams and matches, album of famous basketball moments, the best choice for every basketball collector. Bill simmons, the fromthewomb hoops addict known to millions as s sports guy, is that writer. The crossover doesnt ignore contemporary issues involving race. It involves faking to one side and getting the defender to follow you before.
Kwame alexander wins newbery medal with basketball tale. This book happens in the present, about 2014 during the fall basketball season, when this family is succeeding during the obama era. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The story follows two africanamerican twin brothers that share a love for basketball but find themselves drifting apart as they head into their. Find books about basketball history and famous basketball. How kwame alexander hooks kids on poetry mother jones.
Crossover basketball 2,099 photos local business po box. An email will be sent to the address below containing a link to verify your email address. Started in 2014, this program helps our youth basketball players make the association between academics and athletics. See more ideas about learn cpr, crossover, middle school books. The basketball alphabet book for kids on kickstarter. James littlejohn is raising funds for b is for baller. The making and unmaking of the warriors dynasty ethan sherwood strauss. Discover the best childrens basketball books in best sellers. We carry a wide variety of books, bibles, greeting cards, music, gifts, and framed art.
Officials will call according to official high school rules unless otherwise noted below. The hardcover book has the texture and orange color of a basketball. Josh has many identities in this book son, brother, basketball player, poet, and friend. Kwame alexander slam dunks newbery medal with basketball tale the crossover.