Kwame Alexander books in order
American children's writer, poet
- Born
- 1968
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 22
Kwame Alexander has published 7 novels, 1 short story collection, 7 children's books, 5 poetry collections and 2 other books, beginning with The Crossover (2014). The latest is The Door of No Return (2021).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Kwame Alexander
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The Crossover
Kwame Alexander's most-read book.
Newest
The Door of No Return
Published 2021.
Standalone novels in order
Acoustic Rooster and His Barnyard Band (2011)
He Said, She Said (2013)
The Crossover (2014)
Solo (2017)
Swing (2018)
Becoming Muhammad Ali (2020)
The Door of No Return (2021)
Short story collections in order
Flying Lessons & Other Stories (2017)
Children's books in order
Surf's Up (2015)
Booked (2016)
The Playbook (2017)
Rebound (2018)
How to Read a Book (2019)
The Undefeated (2019)
An American Story (2022)
Poetry in order
360⁰ (1998)
The 100 Best African American Poems (2010)
Animal Ark (2017)
Write Thing (2018)
Light for the World to See (2020)
Other books in order
Do The Write Thing (2002)
Black Star (2024)
Kwame Alexander FAQ
- How many books has Kwame Alexander written?
- Kwame Alexander has published 7 novels, 1 short story collection, 7 children's books, 5 poetry collections and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Kwame Alexander's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Crossover.
- What is Kwame Alexander's latest book?
- The Door of No Return (2021).
- What is Kwame Alexander's most famous book?
- The Crossover (2014) is Kwame Alexander's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.