Josh

Josh is the 12-year-old narrator of The Crossover. His two loves are family and basketball. Josh is also passionate about music, particularly his dad’s oldies and contemporary rap artists, particularly Lil Wayne. His love for rhythm is evident in his poems, which often mimic the fast and frenetic pace of a basketball game. He’s dedicated to school, even though some classes, especially math, give him a bit of trouble. Above all, Josh's defining characteristic is his love for his family. Josh enjoys his brother’s company before than anyone else’s, even though Jordan can be too much of jokester sometimes. He's close with both his mom and dad, and he treasures his time with them.