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Kwame Alexander (Edward Curtis Kwame Alexander II) was born on 21 August, 1968 in Manhattan, New York, U.S., is an American writer of poetry and children's fiction (born 1968). Discover Kwame Alexander's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 55 years old?
| Popular As |
Edward Curtis Kwame Alexander II |
| Occupation |
Children's Book Author |
| Age |
55 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
21 August 1968 |
| Birthday |
21 August |
| Birthplace |
Manhattan, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality |
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Kwame Alexander Height, Weight & Measurements
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| Height |
Not Available |
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Who Is Kwame Alexander's Wife?
His wife is Stephanie Stanley
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Stephanie Stanley |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Sanaya Alexander |
Kwame Alexander Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Kwame Alexander worth at the age of 55 years old? Kwame Alexander’s income source is mostly from being a successful Author. He is from . We have estimated Kwame Alexander's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
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| Source of Income |
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Kwame Alexander Social Network
Timeline
The Door of No Return, a historical verse novel set in Ghana in 1861, told from the perspective of 11-year-old Koffi, was inspired by Alexander's visits to Ghana.
Kwame Alexander (born August 21, 1968) is an American writer of poetry and children's fiction.
Alexander was born in Manhattan, New York, and grew up in Virginia.
His father was a scholar and book publisher and his mother was an educator so he was always surrounded by books.
Alexander attended Virginia Tech, where he began premedical studies before taking a writing class with award-winning poet Nikki Giovanni.
Alexander's picture book Acoustic Rooster and His Barnyard Band was selected for the 2014 "Michigan Reads! One State, One Children's Book" program.
In 2014, The Crossover was named one of the best books of the year by Kirkus Reviews and Shelf Awareness.
In 2016, Booked was named one of the best books of the year by Kirkus Reviews.
Alexander has received many awards as a writer, among them the 2017 Pat Conroy Legacy Award (an award that honors the example of acclaimed author Pat Conroy and recognizes writers who have achieved a lasting impact on their literary community), and his verse novel The Crossover won the 2015 Newbery Medal and was selected as an Honor book for the Coretta Scott King Award.
The Crossover, Booked, Out of Wonder, Solo, Becoming Mohammed Ali, The Undefeated, and The Door of No Return are New York Times bestselling books.
The Undefeated is also an IndieBound bestseller.
In 2017, Out of Wonder was named one of the best books of the year by Kirkus Reviews
The same year, Solo was named one of the best books of the year by Kirkus Reviews.
In 2018, Rebound was named one of the best books of the year by ''The Horn Book Magazine.
In 2019, The Undefeated was named one of the best books of the year by Kirkus Reviews and The Horn Book Magazine.
He won a 2020 Newbery Honor for his illustrated poem The Undefeated.
Alexander runs the Bookinaday program to introduce children to writing and publishing.
He is a regular contributor to National Public Radio's Morning Edition program.
In 2020, Becoming Mohammed Ali was named one of the best books of the year by ''Kirkus Reviews.
In 2022, The Door of No Return was named one of the best books of the year by Kirkus Reviews, The Horn Book Magazine, and Shelf Awareness.
In 2023, the adaptation of The Crossover, the Newbury-award winning verse novel won the Outstanding Young Teen Series award at the second annual Children's and Family Emmy Awards, which took place in Los Angeles on 17 December, 2023.
