by kwamepoet@gmail.com | Jul 7, 2026 | Whats New
About 18 years ago, Kwame Alexander was struggling to sell a novel in verse about twin brothers who are star basketball players at their middle school. Finally, after weathering rejections from more than 20 publishers, Alexander got a yes. When that novel, “The...
by kwamepoet@gmail.com | Oct 14, 2026 | Whats New
Emmy-winning actor Christopher Jackson rose to fame for his breakout role as George Washington in the original 2015 run of “Hamilton” on Broadway. More than 10 years later, he has returned to the Richard Rodgers Theatre to reprise his role as the first...
by kwamepoet@gmail.com | Jul 7, 2026 | Whats New
Newbery Medalist and Newbery Honor recipient Kwame Alexander, author of more than 45 books, is embarking on a new chapter in his creative journey. Spring 2027 will mark the debut of his eponymous imprint at Sourcebooks, which will publish picture books, middle grade,...
