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Bibliography   Alexander, Kwame. 2014. THE CROSSOVER. New York: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. ISBN 0544107713     Plot Summary   This Coretta Scott King Author Honor and Newberry Medal winning story , The Crossover, follows twin fourteen-year-old brothers , Josh and Jordan , who are both talented basketball players. Their close bond is tested as they navigate their teenage years and the pressures of basketball, family dynamics, and growing up as African American youths . Kwame Alexander masterfully crafts this contemporary novel written in verse and masterfully explores themes of family, love, rivalry, and resilience through the lens of sports and personal growth. The Crossover is b ook one of the three-part Crossover Book Series .      Critical Analysis   The most distinctive attribute of The Crossover is its use of verse to tell a story. Kwame Alexander’s innovative style enhances the emotional impact of the narrative and makes the novel a...