Author Kwame Alexander: Be Intentional. Be Authentic.

The most important advice Author Kwame Alexander gives his students in writing workshops is to be intentional and authentic with their characters, story lines, and word choices.

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Children's and YA author Kwame Alexander holding his book The Crossover with Coretta Scott King Award

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Kwame Alexander

Meet Kwame Alexander, a poet, educator, and New York Times bestselling author of more than 30 books, including The Crossover, which received the 2015 John Newbery Medal. In this video interview, find out why Alexander believes that poetry can change the world!

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The most important advice Author Kwame Alexander gives his students in writing workshops is to be intentional and authentic with their characters, story lines, and word choices. Sometimes he has to be reminded of this advice too, and is grateful when his editor calls him out.