J vs. K

By Kwame Alexander, Jerry Craft (Author/Illustrator)

Two rivals clash in a creative storytelling contest showdown.

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240 pages· 26,582 words· Est. 5 hour read

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At Dean Ashley Public School, fifth graders J and K are creative powerhouses. J's artistic flair and K's writing prowess set the stage for an epic rivalry in the school's storytelling contest. As they compete, their rivalry intensifies with clever strategies and unexpected twists. Will they sabotage each other, or discover the magic of collaboration? The stakes are high, and the outcome is uncertain in this thrilling tale of creativity and competition.

From the publisher

Created 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 creative storytelling contest or at least get in the top five. And when they find out that they are both entering The Contest, it’s the beginning of one of the most intense rivalries the world has ever seen. It’s artist vs. writer with plenty of shady double crosses as J and K plot their way to the top. This epic match-up from Newbery medal winners Kwame Alexander (The Crossover) and Jerry Craft (New Kid) celebrates comics, creativity, and the magic of collaboration.

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