Kwame Alexander makes reading cool for kids

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  • Author(s): By:Sharyn Vane; Special to the American-Statesman;By:Sharyn Vane; Special to the American-Statesman
  • Source:
    Austin American-Statesman (TX), October 8, 2018 TX Features, 5pp
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    • Abstract:
      Kwame Alexander says it’s his job to make books cool. “I was that kid who didn’t like reading, even though I was well-read … you’ve got to make the words mean something,” he says. “They’ve got to be relatable.” Alexander has been making his words matter (and cool) for years...