J vs. K Law Enforcement His mother died during childbirth

His mother died during childbirth

As he struggles to survive his childhood in some of the toughest cities in the country

discovering a sense of self

2018 James Beard Foundation Book of the Year | 2018 James Beard Foundation Book Award Winner inWriting | Nominee for the 2018 Hurston/Wright Legacy Award in Nonfiction | #75 on The Root100 2018A renowned culinary historian offers a fresh perspective on our most divisive cultural issue

but he's not the same

J vs. K Law Enforcement His mother died during childbirthCreated by real life rivals and #1 New York Times bestselling authors Kwame Alexander and Jerry Craft this hilarious illustrated story features two talented fifth graders going head to head in a competition for the ages. J and K are the most creative fifth graders at Dean Ashley Public School (DAPS). J loves to draw and his wordless stories are J ENIUS! K loves to write and his stories are K LASSIC!! Both J and K are determined to win the DAPS annual