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In 'J Vs. K,' best-selling authors Kwame Alexander and Jerry Craft throw down and collaborate

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Here & Now Newsroom

May 13, 2025

The cover of "J Vs. K" by Jerry Craft and Kwame Alexander. (Courtesy of KA Productions)

Editor's note: This segment was rebroadcast on Oct. 14, 2025. Click here for that audio.

Jerry Craft and Kwame Alexander's new book "J Vs. K" centers around two kids, one an artist, the other an author, who first compete then collaborate in their school's storytelling contest.

Alexander and Craft talk about the book and their collaboration with host Robin Young.

Jerry Craft and Kwame Alexander stand with a van promoting "J Vs. K." (Michael Scotto/Here & Now)

Book excerpt: 'J Vs. K'

By Jerry Craft and Kwame Alexander

This segment aired on May 13, 2025.

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