Reads Like a Rap Song

Crossover: When an offensive player dribbles the ball from one side of his body to the other, as if he is going to move in that direction, then switches the ball back to the other side of his body to catch the defensive player off balance (sportsdefinitions.com)

The Crossover by Kwame Alexander definitely catches a few characters off guard and takes them for a spin. Josh Bell is a junior high basketball star. Basketball talent runs in his family – his twin brother, Jordan, is on the team and their father is a retired professional player. Josh faces several challenges in his game and family.

You don’t have to be a basketball pro to read this book – written in novel in verse, it’s a fast paced read about family and growing up to be the best person you can be.