About the Author
Kwame Alexander is a poet, educator, publisher, and New York Times bestselling author of 37 books, including the Caldecott Medal and Newbery Honor-winning picture book The Undefeated, illustrated by Kadir Nelson, the Newbery medal-winning novel, The Crossover (a forthcoming TV series on Disney+), and Becoming Muhammad Ali, co-authored with James Patterson. He is also a regular contributor to NPR’s Morning Edition. Learn more at kwamealexander.com.
Why Kwame Hopes An American Story Resonates with Readers
“Telling the story of slavery, and our ancestors who endured it, is important year round, and particularly now. In an era when states and schools are limiting what students can learn about Black History, this book offers everyone - teachers, librarians, parents and leaders of youth groups - an opportunity to empower young people with the truth in a manner that makes an impression and leaves them hopeful.”