Author: Kwame Alexander
Binding: paperback
Number of pages: 240 pages
Language: English
Size: 12.9 x 1.5 x 19.8 cm
The Crossover's "Josh's Stadium" is a poetic novel that chants the growth and dreams of teenagers with jumping verses. Author Kwamai Alexander is a well-known American children's literature writer and has won several international children's literature awards including the Newberry Gold Award for Children's Literature. Josh's Stadium is one of his influential works.
This masterpiece meticulously depicts the protagonist Josh's basketball dreams, hopes for growth and troubles. The jumping text echoes a strong rhythm, showing the youth's vitality and passion. The theme of the novel is extremely close to the life of children. With basketball as a carrier, the inspiration for the growth of the protagonist on the basketball court should be applied to the more grand court of life, passing on the true growth energy. The jumping typographic design in the book complements the text, allowing readers to experience the rhythm and vitality of life.
Media comments:
Alexander used a free, hip-hop rhythmic form of poetry to perfectly portray Josh's athletic life and adolescent troubles. ——U.S. "Children's Book Notice Board"
Basketball moves add energy and rhythm to this touching story. ——American Cox Book Review
Twelve-year-old Josh and twin brother Jordan are basketball stars at school. Their dad is a former stadium "Big God" who retired due to injury. Lightning step is his famous stunt. Under the influence of basketball as the father of life, the brothers can shoot at the age of 3, and Josh can slam dunk at the age of 12. But in the critical period of growth, Josh gradually realized that in addition to the ball skills, there are many things in his life that he needs to adapt and learn, especially when the crucial game of the game started, his father was sent to the hospital with a sudden illness. hospital. Is it going to the competition or to the hospital? The young life is about to face an important test and transformation ...
Kwamai Alexander, a well-known American children's literature writer, poet, and educator, has published more than 20 books and won many literary awards including the Newbury Gold Award for Children's Literature. He believed that poetry can change the world, and he tried to use his literary works to inspire and empower young people to grow. "Josh's Stadium" is his poetic novel, chanting the youth's growth and dreams in jumping verses.