Solo tells the story of a high school senior trying to figure out love, lifes. The 2018 nea read across america ambassador, kwame is also the host and producer of the literary varietytalk show, bookish, which airs on. The ink that graces the white space of this novel in verse is chosen, appointed, and then set free to flow melodically with purpose. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. If you havent read kwame alexander before, let me just tell you that a you should get on that immediately and b its a glorious literary adventure. Do not let the easy on the eyes format fool you, though, this book like all alexander s writing explores deep, important, worthy ideas. From awardwinning and new york times bestselling author kwame alexander, with mary rand hess, comes solo, a ya novel written in poetic verse solo tells the story of seventeenyearold blade morrison, who knows the life of a rock star isnt really about the glitz and glamour. Excuse me from solo by kwame alexander, music performed by. My first narrative verse book was brown girl dreaming. Solo by kwame alexander read by kwame alexander audiobook. All the new cars and money in the world cant make up for the scathing tabloid covers or the fact that his father is. Solo kwame alexander page 19 read online free books. Kwame alexander author kwame alexander is the new york times bestselling author of 32 books, including the undefeated.
Solo tells the story of seventeenyearold blade morrison, who life is bombarded. Kwame alexander is a poet, educator, and new york times bestselling author of 21 books, including the crossover, which received the 2015 john newbery medal for the most distinguished contribution to american literature for children, the coretta scott king author award honor, the ncte charlotte huck honor, the lee bennett hopkins poetry award. It was also selected as an honor book for the coretta scott king award. Solo, cowritten with mary rand hess, tells the story of seventeenyearold blade morrison, whose life is bombarded with scathing tabloid covers and a constant reminder that his famous father is struggling with just about every addiction under the sunincluding a desperate desire to make a rocknroll comeback. Written by kwame alexander, mary rand hess, audiobook narrated by kwame alexander, randy preston music. Nicola yoon, new york times bestselling author of everything, everything betrayed by those closest to him and stunned by a family secret, 17yearold blade morrison flees his comfortable but chaotic life as the son of a drugaddicted rock star. Jan, 2018 solo by kwame alexander blades father is a famous rock star but hes also an alcoholic who has made more promises to get sober than blade can remember.
Blade never asked for a life of the rich and famous. His verse novel the crossover won the 2015 newbery medal recognizing the years most distinguished contribution to american literature for children. About solo solo, a ya novel in poetic verse, tells the story of seventeenyearold blade morrison, whose life is bombarded with scathing tabloids and a father struggling with just about every addiction under the sunincluding a desperate desire to make a comeback. Kwame alexander kwame alexander is a poet, educator, and the new york times bestselling author of 28 books, including swing, solo, and rebound, the followup to his newbery medalwinning middle grade novel, the crossover. Created by pbs book view now watch the video share. Why kwame alexanders solo is perfect for national poetry.
Do not let the easy on the eyes format fool you, though, this book like. Since kwame alexander won the 2015 newbery medal for the crossover, hes been traveling far and wide in a whirl of evangelism for reading, poetry, friendship, selfexpression, sports, music and love. Terms in this set 24 what book did nicks dad write that hes making nick read. From new york times bestselling author and newbery award winner, kwame alexander. See all books authored by kwame alexander, including the crossover, and booked, and more on.
We here at kidlit tv are excited about kwame alexanders latest book solo blink, 2017. Basically anything by kwame alexander is going to be a hit in my library and this book is no exception. Solo is a ripthroughthepages, cantputitdown poetic ya masterpiece. The narrative verse novel is an engaging format for all readers, but it is especially inviting for students who are reluctant readers. View electronic book view electronic book, opens a new window. Rebound, which was shortlisted for prestigious carnegie medal. Kwame alexander is a poet, educator, and the new york times bestselling author of 28 books, including swing, solo, and rebound, the followup to his newbery medalwinning middle grade novel, the crossover. We had a blast remembering the music that shaped our young lives, and writing solo. Kwame alexander is a favorite of mine and my tween readers. Solo is an interesting follow up to crossover and booked.
I have come to really enjoy his writing style and very much. The book is both a sports novel and a reflection on nicks experiences struggling with an. You really feel the struggles blade is dealing with in his family and relationship throughout this book. In fact, hed give anything not to be the son of rutherford morrison, a washedup rock star and drug. I have been looking forward to reading kwame alexander since because i knew that he wrote novels that are written in verse. Solo audiobook by kwame alexander, read by kwame alexander.
They are not intended in any way to be or imply an endorsement by the publisher, nor does the publisher vouch for the content of these sites and numbers for the life of. Kwame alexander on writing his ya novel, solo youtube. Kwame alexanders booked is a young adult novel in verse about the life of nick hall, an eighthgrader and soccer aficionado who struggles to meet his parents expectations and honor his own selfidentity in the wake of his parents separation. Kwame alexander is a poet, educator, and new york times bestselling author of 21 books, including the crossover, which received the 2015 john newbery medal for the most distinguished contribution to american literature for children. Solo this novelinverse, written by kwame alexander with mary rand hess, sings with the despair, hope, and love that wash over 17yearold blade, a budding musician. Aug 01, 2017 kwame alexander kwame alexander is a poet, educator, and the new york times bestselling author of 28 books, including swing, solo, and rebound, the followup to his newbery medalwinning middle grade novel, the crossover. Kwame alexander books list of books by author kwame.
Solo by kwame alexander, mary rand hess, paperback. Pdf the undefeated kwame alexander pdf download read. Solo by kwame alexander, mary rand hess, paperback barnes. The paperback of the solo by kwame alexander, mary rand hess at. This novelinverse, written by kwame alexander with mary rand hess, sings with the despair, hope, and love that wash over 17yearold blade, a budding musician. September 17, 2017 solo, a ya novel in poetic verse, tells the story of seventeenyearold blade morrison, whose life is bombarded with scathing tabloids and a father struggling with just about every addiction under the sunincluding a desperate desire to make a comeback. Solo ya fiction kwame alexander mary rand hess music. So in addition to the narrative verse, it is about a musician and it includes original music written for the book. Author event with kwame alexander, author of solo and the. Why kwame alexanders solo is perfect for national poetry month. During a call to his virginia home where he was resting before lighting out for ohio, texas and beyond, alexander says, when i won the newbery, i committed myself to being an. Kwames previous books, crossover and booked totally hooked my. There are others as well, that i will make my way to eventually. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read solo.
Net login register for bookmarks and favorites menu login. Aug 01, 2017 solo ebook written by kwame alexander, mary rand hess. Oct 19, 2017 kwame alexander has had great success with his poetry books for children, but his latest book is for teens. Solo by kwame alexander overdrive rakuten overdrive. After he crashes blades high school graduation in a drunken stupor, blade has had enough. Solo by kwame alexander read by kwame alexander audiobook sync. Kwame alexanders nyt bestseller and newbery medal winning the crossover is vividly brought to life as a graphic novel with stunning illustrations by star talent dawud anyabwile. Read on for more information about the event, solo, and kwame alexander.
The story involves blades rock star dads addiction, the death of a parent by. Kwame alexander, award winning childrens book author. School library journal from awardwinning and new york times bestselling author kwame alexander, with mary rand hess, comes solo, a ya novel written in poetic verse. Kwame alexander is a poet, educator, and the new york times bestselling author of 24 books, including the crossover, which received the 2015 john newbery medal for the most distinguished contribution to american literature for children, the coretta scott king author award honor, the ncte charlotte huck honor, the lee bennett hopkins poetry award, and the paterson poetry prize.
Solo tells the story of seventeenyearold blade morrison, who life is. Hes also the founding editor of versify, an imprint that aims to change the world one word at a time. Solo by kwame alexander released august 1, 2017 for those teachers and readers who fell in love with crossover and booked, the prospect of a new book by kwame alexander can make their hearts flutter at the mere thought. Kwame alexander born august 21, 1968 is an american writer of poetry and childrens fiction. Kwame alexander is the new york times bestselling author of 32 books, including the undefeated. From awardwinning and new york times and bestselling author kwame alexander, with mary rand hess, comes solo, a ya novel written in poetic verse. Solo tells the story of seventeenyearold blade morrison, who knows the life of a rock star isnt really about the glitz and glamour.
May 16, 2017 kwame alexander shares how music has impacted his life and writing, particularly with his young adult novel, solo. Aug 01, 2017 by kwame alexander with mary rand hess. Kwame alexander audio books, best sellers, author bio. The 2018 nea read across america ambassador, kwame is also the host and producer of the literary varietytalk show, bookish. One book ive been totally crushing on lately is kwame alexanders solo. Kwame alexander is a poet, educator, and new york times bestselling author of 21 books, including the crossover, which received the 2015 john newbery medal for the most distinguished contribution to american literature for children, the coretta scott king author award honor, the ncte charlotte huck honor, the lee bennett hopkins poetry award, and the passaic poetry prize. Thrown into a tailspin, blade decides that the only way he will understand his past and begin his future is to find out the truth behind the music and. Kwame alexander is a poet, educator, and new york times bestselling author of 21 books, including booked, surfs up, and the crossover, which received the 2015 john newbery medal, the ncte charlotte huck honor, the paterson poetry prize, the lee bennett hopkins poetry award, and the coretta scott king author award honor. Poet kwame alexander on his first young adult novel solo. The characters ping from event to event with emotions always at the forefront. New york times bestseller newbery medal winner coretta scott king honor award 2015 yalsa 2015 top ten best fiction for young adults 2015 yalsa quick picks for.
Kwame alexander download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Poet kwame alexander has written a unique book in verse prose, straddling the worlds of poetry and prose and text messages, as well as the countries of the united states. Aug 03, 2017 excuse me is a song from the ya novel, solo by new york times bestselling author kwame alexander with mary rand hess. Solo kwame alexander page 8 read online free books. Excuse me is a song from the ya novel, solo by new york times bestselling author kwame alexander with mary rand hess. How kwame alexander hooks kids on poetry mother jones.
New york times bestselling authors kwame alexander and mary rand hess solo tell this lyrical story about hope, courage, and love that speaks to anyone whos struggled to find their voice. On the verge of adulthood, blade morrison wants to leave his fathers badboy reputation for drugandalcoholinduced antics and his sisters edgy lifestyle behind. This novelinverse, written by kwame alexander with mary rand hess, sings with the despair, hope, and love that wash over 17yearold blade, a buddin. Solo by kwame alexander, with mary rand hess, is tells the story of 17yearold blade morrison, who is being crushed between the tabloids exposing his former rockstarfathers addition and a protected secret that threatens his own identity. Books and authors top teaching blog teachers tool kit student activities the teacher store book clubs book fairs scholastic education classroom magazines about us. All the new cars and money in the world cant make up for the. Author interview kwame alexander, author of solo bookpage. Alexanders affection for blade is obvious through his narration. I spent the last 20 to 30 years reciting poetry in schools or performing at open mics in churches. Parnassus books is thrilled to welcome new york times bestselling, newbery medalwinning author kwame alexander for a discussion and signing of his young adult book, solo, on wednesday, february 21 at 4pm. From awardwinning and new york times bestselling author kwame alexander, with mary rand hess, comes solo, a ya novel written in poetic verse. Kwame alexander is a poet, educator, and new york times bestselling author of 21 books, including the crossover, which received the 2015 john. He wrings every drop of emotion from a poignant story of a teen who is missing his mother, who died years ago.