In a short paragraph explain who you believe leaned 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
I believe Alexander's target audience for the crossover is primarily young adult readers, specifically those interested in sports and coming-of-age themes. This is suggested in the interview where Alexander mentions wanting to write a book that would engage young readers who might not otherwise be interested in poetry. The style of the novel, with its mix of poetry and prose, adds a unique and dynamic element that would appeal to this demographic. One piece of text evidence that supports this is the use of slang and colloquial language in the warm up section of the novel, such as when the narrator says, "Take Jordan, I loved him, but he couldn't jump high or shoot like me". This casual and relatable tone would resonate with young adult readers and draw them in.
