Kwame Alexander is an American poet and author of children’s literature. His 2015 novel, The Crossover, won the Newbery Medal. He won the same award for The Undefeated, an illustrated poem. His novels include Booked, Solo, and Swing and his picture books include Little Boys Soar, Surf’s Up, and How to Read a Book.
‘Basketball Rule #1’ is one of several rules that feature in Kwame Alexander’s book The Crossover. The novel won the
In this game of life
your family is the court
and the ball is your heart.
No matter how good you are,