Kwame Alexander

GPTKB entity

Statements (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Author
gptkbp:alma_mater gptkb:University_of_Virginia
gptkb:Vanderbilt_University
gptkbp:award gptkb:Coretta_Scott_King_Award
gptkb:medal
gptkbp:birth_date 1968-08-21
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:New_York_City,_New_York,_USA
gptkbp:birth_year gptkb:1968
gptkbp:children 2
gptkbp:collaborator gptkb:Kadir_Nelson
gptkb:Chris_Colfer
gptkb:Dawud_Anyabwile
gptkbp:genre gptkb:children's_literature
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kwame Alexander
gptkbp:influences gptkb:Maya_Angelou
gptkb:Langston_Hughes
gptkb:Gwendolyn_Brooks
gptkbp:involved_in gptkb:Cultural_events
Community outreach programs
Public speaking
Author readings
Education initiatives
School visits
Social media engagement
Book signings
Literary workshops
Writing contests
Promoting diverse voices in literature
Book festivals
Literacy advocacy
Collaborative projects with schools
Online writing courses
Writing retreats
Workshops for young writers
Encouraging reading among youth
Supporting local authors
Podcast appearances
Literary panels
Advocacy for children's literature
Promotion of poetry in schools
Mentoring young authors
Literary mentorship programs
Engaging with literary communities
Interviews about literature
gptkbp:known_for Promoting literacy
Writing poetry for children
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:American
gptkbp:notable_work gptkb:The_Crossover
gptkb:The_Undefeated
Booked
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:educators
gptkb:poet
gptkbp:residence gptkb:Washington,_D._C.
gptkbp:spouse Cheryl Alexander
gptkbp:website kwamealexander.com
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Crossover
gptkb:Coretta_Scott_King_Award
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5