The Moon Within is a poetic exploration of puberty, gender, first love, and coming of age, expertly and beautifully interwoven with a celebration of the author’s Mexican indigenous roots and Caribbean traditions.
Review by Alexandra Renslo What are the rules of life? For 12-year old Josh Bell and his twin brother Jordan, it’s basketball and family. But it’s not necessarily such a clear shot to the hoop for the Bell brothers, especially as they encounter the ups and downs of seventh grade in Kwame Alexander’s engaging young…
Children's Literature at UMN 