Books like Do The Write Thing by Kwame Alexander

The Hate U Give tracks 16‑year‑old Starr Carter, a Black teenager from a poor Bronx neighborhood who attends an elite private school, as she confronts police violence, social media battles, and community turmoil after witnessing her friend’s shooting.

Josh and his twin brother Jordan navigate high school, basketball, and the changing bond between them through verses of rhyme and the thrill of the game.

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A gifted and rebellious runner is pulled onto a top middle‑school track squad, where he must confront personal and family challenges while discovering his true potential.

In a tense sixty seconds, a young boy faces a choice that will determine whether he seeks revenge for his brother’s death or walks away from violence.

In Harlem, Xiomara Batista learns to use her voice and verse to fight for herself and her dreams, turning lyrical poetry into her most powerful tool.

Jade dreams of escape from her rough neighborhood and seizes a scholarship to a predominantly‑white private school, but faces the challenges of fitting in and navigating mentorship programs aimed at at‑risk Black girls.

A practical guide for a booming market.Every aspiring self-published author needs this guide, which covers everything from design to sales. It reveals all the tools they'll need, including worksheets for estimating costs, timing, and resources; up-to-date information on production and design; formats for many genres; strategies for publicity and sales; plus success stories from self- published authors.Publishers Marketing Association estimates there are 73,000 small and self- publishers in the U.S., with 8,000-11,000 new ones each yearOf the approximately 2.8 million books in print, 78% of the titles come from small/self-publishers (PMA)For small and self-publishers, sales increased 21% annually from 1997-2002; in 2002, these 73,000 publishers grossed $29.4 billion81% of the population feels they have a book inside them; 6 million have written a manuscript; and another 6 million have a manuscript making the rounds

A playful guide that invites readers to sit beneath a tree, discovering a method of reading that turns books into a never‑ending party suited for young readers.

Out of Wonder is a collection of original poems celebrating twenty celebrated American poets, written by Kwame Alexander in tribute to their art and influence.

"This practical guide to conducting successful book readings, events, and promotions will help you understand and navigate the shifting sands of the publishing world. This guide will help demystify book marketing and prepare authors to work effectively with bookstore event coordinators, the best friends authors can have inside the stores. Copeland also shares what to do after events to maximize and build upon success"--

Omar, a celebrated football star, and Claudia, the class’s brightest student, unite to lead a high‑school protest. Their spirited activism sparks romance amid campus conflict.