Never mind that he and Noah failed to make the high school baseball team yet again, and Noah’s love interest since third grade, Sam, has him firmly in the friend zone. Walt is convinced junior year is their year, and he has a plan to help them woo the girls of their dreams and become amazing athletes. Best friends Walt and Noah decide to use their voices to grow more good in the world, but first they’ve got to find cool. When America is not so beautiful, or right, or just, it can be hard to know what to do. And the surprise ending shines a spotlight on the issues related to our current social divide, challenging perspectives and inspiring everyone to make their voice heard. New York Times bestselling authors Kwame Alexander and Mary Rand Hess ( Solo) tell this lyrical story about hope, courage, and love that speaks to anyone who’s struggled to find their voice. This review will be posted on my blog, The Novel Endeavor, on the publication date, October 2.AVALABILE AT: INDIEBOUND | AMAZON | B&N Swing – A New York Times Bestseller! Take my advice: pick up 'Swing' for yourself, read it, experience it, then come back and we can chat (or rant, rave, and exclaim really loudly together). Also, it's challenging to talk about it without spoiling essential aspects of the experience. It's difficult to review a book like 'Swing' because it's one that just begs to be read and experienced by each and every person. An experience that changes minds, transforms hearts, and compels readers to talk about important topics and to open dialogues in their communities about things that matter.

Reading their work is more than just sitting down with a good book through poetry, jazz music, and tactile creation they've orchestrated an experience. In their own authentic style, Alexander and Hess expose readers to the issues of today through the beauty of art. Themes such as post-traumatic stress disorder, violence, friendship, romance, patriotism, and identity are interwoven throughout its poetic verses. I loved the ways these two friends pushed each other to take risks, to pursue their dreams, and to be the best versions of themselves.Īuthors Kwame Alexander and Mary Rand Hess packed a whole lot of important stuff within the pages of this book. Walt's success is a victory for Noah, while Noah's heartbreak cuts right to the core of Walt, as well. For better or worse, they have each others' back. 'Swing') and Noah have a friendship that defies the lackluster odds. High school is notoriously rough teenagers search for love, acceptance, identity, and security all while navigating the precarious whims of popular culture.īest friends, Walt (a.k.a.

'Swing' takes readers on a poetic journey of love, loss, and jazz.

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