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Family and Sibling Relationships: Alexander was also inspired by his own experiences with family, particularly his relationship with his siblings. In The Crossover, the bond between the twin brothers Josh and Jordan Bell reflects both the closeness and conflicts that come with sibling relationships. Alexander wanted to explore the dynamics of growing up with a sibling, especially the challenges of identity, competition, and change.

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Mr. Bell is the boys’ father, a former basketball player whose health declines throughout the novel. His relationship with Josh is key to Josh's emotional growth.

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The star athlete who worries about how to balance family and sports at the same time

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Jordan, or JB, is Josh’s twin and teammate. He’s also a skilled basketball player but struggles with his identity and growing apart from Josh. Their sibling rivalry becomes a central part of the story.

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(CLEAN, 2020) Basketball Warm Up, Rap & Hip Hop Pre-Game, Practice and Training Instrumentals/Beats

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Themes: Family, sibling relationships, personal identity, the pressures of growing up, love, and loss.

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Book #1 Trailer

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Kwame Alexander Reads an Excerpt From The Crossover

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Watch the trailer for THE CROSSOVER: GRAPHIC NOVEL now!