Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
Becoming Muhammad Ali |
2020 |
Jerry Craft |
Buy |
| 2 |
J vs. K |
2025 |
Jerry Craft |
Buy |
Jerry Craft has collaborated with Kwame Alexander on two children’s books. Becoming Muhammad Ali (2020), also co-authored by James Patterson, tells the story of Cassius Clay’s childhood through a mix of prose and verse, with Craft providing the illustrations.
J vs. K (2025) is a more recent collaboration between Craft and Alexander. These projects pair Craft’s visual storytelling ability with Alexander’s acclaimed writing for young readers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Kwame Alexander Children's series?
There are two books in the Kwame Alexander Children’s series, published between 2020 and 2025.
What is the first book in the Kwame Alexander Children's series?
The first book in the Kwame Alexander Children’s series is Becoming Muhammad Ali, published in 2020.
What is Becoming Muhammad Ali about?
Becoming Muhammad Ali (2020), co-written by Kwame Alexander and James Patterson, follows the childhood of Cassius Clay before he became Muhammad Ali. Jerry Craft contributed illustrations to the project, bringing his distinctive visual style to the story of the young boxer finding his identity and voice.