Best-selling author Kwame Alexander discusses his literary works, career and passion for writing. New York Times best-selling author Kwame Alexander talks with One Detroit contributor Stephen ...

Editor’s note: This segment was rebroadcast on Oct. 14, 2025. Click here for that audio. Jerry Craft and Kwame Alexander‘s new book “J Vs. K” centers around two kids, one an artist, the other an ...

Looking for a book to read in February? Kwame Alexander stopped by the 3rd hour of TODAY on Feb. 3 to share his recommendations. Alexander is a poet, educator, publisher, author and producer who has ...

First Book is teaming up with Newbery Medalist Kwame Alexander and his new nonprofit, One Word at a Time, to host a nationwide Literacy Pep Rally. Taking place virtually on September 16 at 1 p.m. ET, ...

In 2010, poet and novelist Kwame Alexander faced a challenge that is familiar to parents everywhere. His younger daughter, a year old, wouldn’t stop wailing. Lullabies failed. Rocking didn’t help, nor ...

Kwame Alexander, bestselling author of more than 40 books, joins TODAY to share his five book recommendations that are perfect to celebrate National Reading Month this March. His picks include ...