The Crossover

The Crossover, published by Houghton Mifflin since 2019, is a graphic novel adaptation of Kwame Alexander's Newbery Medal-winning verse novel, brought to life by illustrator Dawud Anyabwile. It follows the story of twin basketball stars Josh and Jordan Bell as they navigate family, friendship, and the pressures of the court, capturing the rhythm and emotion of the original poetry through dynamic visual storytelling. As a single-issue release, it stands as a celebrated entry in the growing field of literary graphic novels for young readers.