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Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides for challenging works of literature. The crossover npr coverage of the crossover by kwame alexander. Oct 22, 2018 mark malatesta is a former literary agent turned author coach. The crossover is a poignant novel in verse that mixes basketball, family, and comingofage themes and includes serious issues regarding adult health and a parents lifethreatening condition. The crossover summary and study guide supersummary. Watch the interview below to learn more about kwame alexander, view the interview. Genre epistolary this story is told through a series of instory notes or documents, having no outside dialogue. Crossover literature forms and genres childrens literature. Mark now helps authors of all genres fiction, nonfiction, and childrens books get top literary agents, publishers, and book deals through his company literary agent undercover and the bestselling author. Crossover music is when a song or album from one style of musicbluegrass, for instancefinds popularity in another genre of music sales, such as the pop music charts. It is wonderful poetry but it is also exceptional in the broader category of middle grade fiction, with many tags such as. For example, on interesting case is dune by frank herbert, often see as the ancestor of sciencefiction, but it does blend a lot of fantasy elements. We put careful thought into genre because we share your goalmatching the right reader to the right book. While the definition of crossover fiction within the industry is debatableon this readers, writers, agents, editors, and publishers can agreeeveryone wins when a novel has ageless appeal.

In this middle grade novelinverse by the newbery medalwinning and coretta scott king honor awardwinning author of the crossover, soccer, family, love, and friendship take center stage as 12yearold nick learns the power of words when he wrestles with problems at home, stands up to a bully, and tries to impress the girl of his dreams. If anybody knows of one, let me know and i will read and learn. Josh and jordan j kwame alexanders the crossover won both the newberry and coretta scott king awards for childrens literature in 2014. The crossover his basketballconcrete poetryhiphop mashup was awarded the 2015 newbery medal. Crossover books are responsible for hugely successful multigenerationspanning, crossmedia franchises, such as harry potter, the lord of the rings, the twilight saga, and the hunger games. Though crossover between mainstream literature and the genres of science fiction and fantasy has been going on for quite some time, 2011 was a.

The crossover graphic novel by kwame alexander paperback. Crossover picturebooks childrens literature and culture. Genre horror this story is meant to scare, terrify or induce fear into the reader. This can happen when an artist who normally records in one genre crosses over to record in a different genre, or when a song in one style suddenly appeals to listeners of.

There is also much overlapping between the genres and sometimes a new genre emerges that becomes trendy, such as the legal thriller or chicklit fiction subgenres that first become popular years ago. The book, which is told entirely through verse, was first published in the united states in hardback on march 18, 2014 through hmh books for young readers. Mar 24, 2020 with that in mind, how do you refer to a book that has crossover of all the three genres above. Jan 19, 20 weve all read a little crossgenre fiction, whether we called it that or not. Crossover is a term applied to musical works or performers who appeal to different types of audience, for example especially in the united states by appearing on two or more of the record charts which track differing musical styles or genres. Home posts tagged crossover genres crossover genres tinker, tailor, wizard, spy. If your novel is set to cross over different genres, then celebrate these ways that make your story a unique read. Some within publishing deem a novel crossover when it is written for children or young adults but attracts a healthy adult audience. Comicsgraphic novel comic magazine or book based on a sequence of pictures often handdrawn and words. Jan 03, 2012 though crossover between mainstream literature and the genres of science fiction and fantasy has been going on for quite some time, 2011 was a big year for books traveling from one genre dimension. Take note of the publishers of your favourite works and research their other creative outputs. Publishers love crossovers because they can potentially be bought by fans of both genres, i. Crossover literature oxford research encyclopedia of.

It is the glue connecting the sons and source of the wisdom their father passes downthe biggest surprise of the crossover is that, for all the bells and whistles of a young mans game, it is most boldly and certainly a book about tenderness. If the second chart combines genres, such as a hot 100 list, the work is not a crossover. May 12, 2017 parents need to know that author and poet kwame alexanders the crossover is a poignant novel in verse that mixes basketball, family, and comingofage themes and includes serious issues regarding adult health and a parents lifethreatening condition. More and more lately ive been really getting into making infographics and recommendation guides. Reviewers are mixed on whether the crossover is successful. Of a thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the doctor of philosophy degree in american studies in the graduate college of the university of iowa. Subsets of genres, known as common genres or subgenres, have developed from the types of genres in written expression. The crossover is a young adult novel by kwame alexander that follows the life experiences of 12yearold basketball player josh bell across several months in the autumn and early winter of his seventhgrade year at reggie lewis middle school.

To answer questions about the crossover, please sign up. This book situates the picturebook genre within the widespread international phenomenon of crossover literature, examining an international corpus of picturebooks. Once youve established your genre or mix of genres, its a far easier job of identifying which publishers are most suited to publishing and promoting your work. Parents need to know that author and poet kwame alexanders. Josh and his twin brother jordan are awesome on the court. Sep 24, 2019 his soccer dream derailed, nick turns to the books he has avoided and finds more than he expected. Kwame alexander, an awardwinning poet and author, writes picture books for children and crossgenre books for teens. The crossover is a 2015 childrens book by american author kwame alexander and the winner of the 2015 newbery medal and coretta scott king award honor. What the mostly freeverse novel does have is a likable protagonist, great wordplay, solid. Contemporary fiction definition complete list of book genres.

Crossgenre fiction, if you havent heard that term before, is fiction that mixes two different genres, or types, of writing, such as historical fiction and fantasy, or romance and supernatural fiction, or aliens and cowboys well, you get the idea. Jill leia has it right middle grade fiction told in verse. The crossover test follows four outcasts in a supernatural road trip across america, toward a violent and bizarre climax on the banks of the missouri river and at the gate to another world, where a family will confront the core of evil, discover the secrets of their mysterious past, grow closer, and most importantly stay alive. Aug 09, 2011 then its a mystery with a love interest instead of a romancemystery crossover, for example. See more ideas about comic art, comics and crossover. It plays a major role in the publishing industry and in contemporary culture. Its about a junior high school kid, josh aka filthy and his parents and twin brother, jordan j. The grand tradition of crossover novels books the guardian. Mar 18, 2014 i believe that the crossover by keane alexander is such a book.

Classic fiction that has become part of an accepted literary canon, widely taught in schools. Alexander is also the creator of the inschool bookinaday writing and publishing workshop. Using basketball as a metaphor for life, alexander imparts life lessons to adolescents in a non threatening way that has teachers reaching for his books. Genre isnt the endall to finding the right book and, when were making recommendations, we use this guide in conjunction.

This 45page guide for the crossover by kwame alexander includes detailed chapter summaries and analysis covering 4 chapters, as well as several more indepth sections of expertwritten literary analysis. If your writing fits the conventions too perfectly, youll end up with a formulaic story that doesnt excite your readers. It is full of action and contemporary references, as well as realistic family dynamics. Ive never tried to hybridize two genres without one being sf or fantasy, and i cant think of a book that demonstrates it. Mar 18, 2014 his soccer dream derailed, nick turns to the books he has avoided and finds more than he expected. Sep 19, 2007 the grand tradition of crossover novels. A video interview with kwame alexander reading rockets. Cuz tonight im delivering, raps twelveyearold josh bell. Before josh and jordan bell were streaking up and more. A trip to the bookstore or a visit to an online bookstore will help you keep up with new subgenres that emerge.

Hybrid genres are not new but a longstanding element in the fictional process. I had a blast making my first two recommendation guides contemporary and paranormal, scifi, fantasy and i really wanted to make a new one, but with a few genres down, i wasnt. Alexanders highly anticipated followup to newberywinning the crossover is a reflective narrative, with little of the first books explosive energy. And where do we stop, should we specify it all the times. A guide to genres and book discovery is your guide to our hard work. The crossover test by joseph schwartz nook book ebook. Genre crossover this story involves two or more fandoms, one of them being wings of fire. Uprooted by naomi novik, red rising by pierce brown, ready player one by ernest cline, wayward son by rainbow rowell. A crossgenre or hybrid genre is a genre that blends themes and elements from two or more different genres. Basketball jargon throughout the narrative doubles as narrative detail. Jun 24, 2017 in a literal sense, your manuscript is crossover when it crosses over from one genre to the next, e.