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Created by real life rivals and #1 New York Times bestselling authors Kwame Alexander and Jerry Craft, this hilarious illustrated story features two talented fifth graders going head-to-head in a competition for the ages!

J and K are the most creative fifth graders at Dean Ashley Public School (DAPS)......

J loves to draw and hates to read

K loves to write and can't draw water

(Whose team are you on???)

Kwame Alexander is the 2015 Newbery Medal winner for the most outstanding contribution to children's literature for The Crossover.

Jerry Craft is the 2020 Newbery Medal winner for the most outstanding contribution to children's literature for New Kid.

These two authors have come together to create an epic novel about a classic rivalry, the importance of embracing your own skillset and appreciating others' talents.

It's artist vs writer in this celebration of creativity, comics and collaboration. You won't want to miss J vs K!