the crossover by kwame alexander audiobook

While these moments might not be deeply explored throughout the book, they are certainly opportunities for discussion, and tweens and teens (despite what adults might think) have questions, thoughts, and concerns that they would like to express.

From the lack of trust that Chuck has toward the medical field and doctors (because of his own father's experience with malpractice and subsequent death) to Josh's mother expressing fear for her son when he exhibits frustration as a Black preteen to the fear that Chuck and and Josh feel when they get pulled over by a cop for a broken taillight. starts spending most of his free time with a new girl, it also touches on race and the Black Experience. While this story follows a preteen boy who loves sports and encounters issues with his family, such as when J.B. know how these lessons from their father will prove to be true. Crystal Bell, is the vice principal at their school, and their father, Chuck, is a legendary basketball player who always preaches to the boys about how family is the most important thing 'in this game of life.' Little do Josh and J.B. To make things a little complicated for them, their mother, Dr. His twin brother, Jordan (J.B.), is a revered player on the team, and the two have grown up to be close siblings and friends. This 2014 John Newbery Medal Winner and Coretta Scott King Honor title poetically and rhythmically tells the story of twelve-year-old Josh Bell, also known affectionately as Filthy McNasty, who is a star on his school's basketball team.

The crossover by kwame alexander audiobook