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Black Boy Joy

17 Stories Celebrating Black Boyhood

17 Stories Celebrating Black Boyhood

17 Stories Celebrating Black Boyhood

17 Stories Celebrating Black Boyhood

17 Stories Celebrating Black Boyhood

Edited by Kwame Mbalia

Edited by Kwame Mbalia

Edited by Kwame Mbalia

Edited by Kwame Mbalia

Edited by Kwame Mbalia

Edited by Kwame Mbalia

Edited by Kwame Mbalia

Edited by Kwame Mbalia

Read by Amir Abdullah and Taj Leahy
Edited by Kwame Mbalia

Read by Amir Abdullah and Taj Leahy
Edited by Kwame Mbalia

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May 30, 2023 | ISBN 9780593379967 | Middle Grade (8-12)

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    About Black Boy Joy

    THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • FIVE STARRED REVIEWS

    Celebrate the joys of Black boyhood with stories from seventeen bestselling, critically acclaimed Black authors—including Jason Reynolds, Jerry Craft, and Kwame Mbalia.

    ★ ”Pick up Black Boy Joy for a heavy dose of happiness.” —Booklist, starred review

    Black boy joy is…
     
    Picking out a fresh first-day-of-school outfit.
    Saving the universe in an epic intergalactic race.
    Finding your voice—and your rhymes—during tough times.
    Flying on your skateboard like nobody’s watching.
     
    And more! From seventeen acclaimed Black male and non-binary authors comes a vibrant collection of stories, comics, and poems about the power of joy and the wonders of Black boyhood.

    Contributors include: B. B. Alston, Dean Atta, P. Djèlí Clark, Jay Coles, Jerry Craft, Lamar Giles, Don P. Hooper, George M. Johnson, Varian Johnson, Kwame Mbalia, Suyi Davies Okungbowa, Tochi Onyebuchi, Julian Randall, Jason Reynolds, Justin Reynolds, DaVaun Sanders, and Julian Winters

    About Black Boy Joy

    THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • FIVE STARRED REVIEWS

    Celebrate the joys of Black boyhood with stories from seventeen bestselling, critically acclaimed Black authors—including Jason Reynolds, Jerry Craft, and Kwame Mbalia.

    ★ ”Pick up Black Boy Joy for a heavy dose of happiness.” —Booklist, starred review

    Black boy joy is…
     
    Picking out a fresh first-day-of-school outfit.
    Saving the universe in an epic intergalactic race.
    Finding your voice—and your rhymes—during tough times.
    Flying on your skateboard like nobody’s watching.
     
    And more! From seventeen acclaimed Black male and non-binary authors comes a vibrant collection of stories, comics, and poems about the power of joy and the wonders of Black boyhood.

    Contributors include: B. B. Alston, Dean Atta, P. Djèlí Clark, Jay Coles, Jerry Craft, Lamar Giles, Don P. Hooper, George M. Johnson, Varian Johnson, Kwame Mbalia, Suyi Davies Okungbowa, Tochi Onyebuchi, Julian Randall, Jason Reynolds, Justin Reynolds, DaVaun Sanders, and Julian Winters

    About Black Boy Joy

    THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • FIVE STARRED REVIEWS

    Celebrate the joys of Black boyhood with stories from seventeen bestselling, critically acclaimed Black authors—including Jason Reynolds, Jerry Craft, and Kwame Mbalia.

    ★ ”Pick up Black Boy Joy for a heavy dose of happiness.” —Booklist, starred review

    Black boy joy is…
     
    Picking out a fresh first-day-of-school outfit.
    Saving the universe in an epic intergalactic race.
    Finding your voice—and your rhymes—during tough times.
    Flying on your skateboard like nobody’s watching.
     
    And more! From seventeen acclaimed Black male and non-binary authors comes a vibrant collection of stories, comics, and poems about the power of joy and the wonders of Black boyhood.

    Contributors include: B. B. Alston, Dean Atta, P. Djèlí Clark, Jay Coles, Jerry Craft, Lamar Giles, Don P. Hooper, George M. Johnson, Varian Johnson, Kwame Mbalia, Suyi Davies Okungbowa, Tochi Onyebuchi, Julian Randall, Jason Reynolds, Justin Reynolds, DaVaun Sanders, and Julian Winters

    About Black Boy Joy

    THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • FIVE STARRED REVIEWS

    Celebrate the joys of Black boyhood with stories from seventeen bestselling, critically acclaimed Black authors—including Jason Reynolds, Jerry Craft, and Kwame Mbalia.

    ★ ”Pick up Black Boy Joy for a heavy dose of happiness.” —Booklist, starred review

    Black boy joy is…
     
    Picking out a fresh first-day-of-school outfit.
    Saving the universe in an epic intergalactic race.
    Finding your voice—and your rhymes—during tough times.
    Flying on your skateboard like nobody’s watching.
     
    And more! From seventeen acclaimed Black male and non-binary authors comes a vibrant collection of stories, comics, and poems about the power of joy and the wonders of Black boyhood.

    Contributors include: B. B. Alston, Dean Atta, P. Djèlí Clark, Jay Coles, Jerry Craft, Lamar Giles, Don P. Hooper, George M. Johnson, Varian Johnson, Kwame Mbalia, Suyi Davies Okungbowa, Tochi Onyebuchi, Julian Randall, Jason Reynolds, Justin Reynolds, DaVaun Sanders, and Julian Winters

    About Black Boy Joy

    Celebrate the joys of Black boyhood with stories from seventeen bestselling, critically acclaimed Black authors–including Jason Reynolds (the Track series), Jerry Craft (New Kid), and Kwame Mbalia (the Tristan Strong series)!

    Black boy joy is…
     
    Picking out a fresh first-day-of-school outfit.
    Saving the universe in an epic intergalactic race.
    Finding your voice—and your rhymes—during tough times.
    Flying on your skateboard like nobody’s watching.
     
    And more! From seventeen acclaimed Black male and non-binary authors comes a vibrant collection of stories and poems about the power of joy and the wonders of Black boyhood.

    Contributors include: B. B. Alston, Dean Atta, P. Djèlí Clark, Jay Coles, Jerry Craft, Lamar Giles, Don P. Hooper, George M. Johnson, Varian Johnson, Kwame Mbalia, Suyi Davies Okungbowa, Tochi Onyebuchi, Julian Randall, Jason Reynolds, Justin Reynolds, DaVaun Sanders, and Julian Winters


    Cover illustration by Kadir Nelson

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    About Kwame Mbalia

    Kwame Mbalia is a husband, father, writer, #1 New York Times bestselling author, and former pharmaceutical metrologist, in that order. He is the author of the Tristan Strong trilogy, the Last Gate of the Emperor duology, and Black Boy Joy—an… More about Kwame Mbalia

    About Kwame Mbalia

    Kwame Mbalia is a husband, father, writer, #1 New York Times bestselling author, and former pharmaceutical metrologist, in that order. He is the author of the Tristan Strong trilogy, the Last Gate of the Emperor duology, and Black Boy Joy—an… More about Kwame Mbalia

    About Kwame Mbalia

    Kwame Mbalia is a husband, father, writer, #1 New York Times bestselling author, and former pharmaceutical metrologist, in that order. He is the author of the Tristan Strong trilogy, the Last Gate of the Emperor duology, and Black Boy Joy—an… More about Kwame Mbalia

    About Kwame Mbalia

    Kwame Mbalia is a husband, father, writer, #1 New York Times bestselling author, and former pharmaceutical metrologist, in that order. He is the author of the Tristan Strong trilogy, the Last Gate of the Emperor duology, and Black Boy Joy—an… More about Kwame Mbalia

    About Kwame Mbalia

    Kwame Mbalia is a husband, father, writer, #1 New York Times bestselling author, and former pharmaceutical metrologist, in that order. He is the author of the Tristan Strong trilogy, the Last Gate of the Emperor duology, and Black Boy Joy—an… More about Kwame Mbalia

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Paperback | $8.99
    Published by Yearling
    May 30, 2023 | 336 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593379967

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Hardcover | $16.99
    Published by Delacorte Press
    Aug 03, 2021 | 320 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593379936

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Hardcover | $19.99
    Published by Delacorte Press
    Aug 03, 2021 | 320 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593379943

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Ebook | $9.99
    Published by Delacorte Press
    Aug 03, 2021 | 320 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593379950

    Category: Audiobooks | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Audiobook Download | $20.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Aug 03, 2021 | 390 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593409886
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    Praise

    An Amazon Best Book of 2021
    A Washington Post Best Book of 2021
    A Boston Globe Best Book of 2021
    A New York Public Library Best Book of 2021
    A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2021
    A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2021
    A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2021
    A School Library Journal Best Book of 2021
    A BookPage Best Book of 2021

    “From stories to poetry and comics, Black Boy Joy has something for every type of reader.”—The New York Times Book Review

    ★ ”Luminous . . . Filtering perennial subjects such as friendships, gender identity, and family through the lenses of magic, science, space travel, superheroes, and more, this is an exuberant celebration of carefree Black experiences; while it will especially resonate with Black readers, any reader will appreciate how this genre-bending collection expands the horizons of what joy for Black boys can be.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review

    ★ ”This book is a must-have in every collection for its variety of topics and its celebration of Black boyhood in all its forms.”—School Library Journal, starred review

    ★ ”In a world where Black boys’ stories are often tragedies, statistics, and stereotypes, this work surely reclaims ownership over the boldness, creativity, and wholeness they possess.” —Booklist, starred review

    ★ “Some are humorous, some are poignant, but all are compelling reading… A unique, timely, and necessary read.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

    ★ “This anthology for middle-graders is beautifully and unapologetically written, allowing anyone, regardless of age, sex or race, to feel a sense of pride and joy in being true to themselves.”—Shelf Awareness, starred review

    “A book that in addition to celebrating joy reminds readers that getting excited and caring—about people, about stuff—is cool and rewarding.” —The Bulletin

    “Honest and fresh . . . Black Boy Joy is a treasure to share and return to again and again.”—BookPage

    Awards

    New York State Three Apples Award NOMINEE 2021

    Cooperative Children’s Book Center Choices SELECTION 2022

    Kansas National Education Association Reading Circle Catalog SELECTION 2022

    Notable Books for a Global Society Award SELECTION 2022

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