Booked by Kwame Alexander. 320 p. HMH Books for Young Readers, April 5, 2016. 9780544570986.
Publisher synopsis: Twelve-year-old Nick is a soccer-loving boy who absolutely hates books. In this follow-up to the Newbery-winning novel The Crossover, soccer, family, love, and friendship take center stage as Nick tries to figure out how to navigate his parents’ divorce, stand up to a bully, and impress the girl of his dreams. These challenges—which seem even harder than scoring a tie-breaking, game-winning goal—change his life, as well as his best friend’s. This energetic novel-in-verse by the poet Kwame Alexander captures all the thrills and setbacks, the action and emotion of a World Cup match!
I saw this cover somewhere on social media (maybe Kwame Alexander's FB page?) a few weeks ago, but since I couldn't find anything official, I put it on the back burner. This morning, Travis Jonker of 100 Scope Notes broke the story of the official cover reveal. And there's a giveaway! Click here for the interview and giveaway.
What are you waiting on?
This looks wonderful. I'll definitely have to check out The Crossover. I volunteer at my daughters' school library and I think a number of the students I see will be very interested. Thank you for sharing!
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Sounds like an intriguing story and NOT just for kids! I'm interested in this book, as well as The Crossover.
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