6 Quotes & Sayings By Kwame Alexander

Kwame Alexander was born in Detroit, Michigan. He is the author of the New York Times bestselling book "A Street Cat Named Bob," which won the 2012 National Book Award for Young People's Literature. He has written five more books, including the critically acclaimed "Sonny's Blues" and "The Crossover." Alexander also pens a regular column on youth issues for Time magazine. He is currently a professor on the faculty of the University of Pennsylvania's creative writing program, where he teaches on race, race relations, and African American literature Read more

He lives in Philadelphia with his wife, their two children, five dogs, and two cats.

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Because Dad told you he'd be here forever. Because I thought forever was like Mars -- far away. Kwame Alexander
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Basketball Rule #5When you stopplayingyour gameyou've alreadylost. Kwame Alexander
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Bullies don't like to fight, son. They like to win. Being afraid is normal. The only fight you really have to win is the one against the fear. Kwame Alexander
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Basketball Rule #6A great teamhas a good scorerwith a teammatewho's on pointand readyto assist. Kwame Alexander
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Basketball Rule #4If you missenough of life'sfree throwsyou will payin the end. Kwame Alexander