In a short paragraph, explain who you believe Kwame Alexander’s target audience for The Crossover is. Do you think the style of the novel appeals to his target audience? Why or why not? Use one detail from the interview as well as one piece of text evidence from the “Warm-Up” or “First Quarter” sections of the novel to support your answer. (4 points)
I believe Kwame Alexander's target audience for The Crossover is primarily young readers, specifically teenagers. The style of the novel, with its use of basketball as a central theme and its poetic format, definitely appeals to this target audience. In an interview, Alexander mentions that he specifically wrote the book for middle school students. Furthermore, a piece of text evidence from the "Warm-Up" section of the novel supports this idea. In this section, the narrator, Josh, talks about his love for basketball and the excitement he feels during games. This relatable topic and the use of lively, rhythmic language would certainly resonate with teenage readers who share a similar passion for the sport.
