Black Boy Joy
17 Stories Celebrating Black Boyhood
Readers rate it 4.3 (7 on Hardcover)
321 pages · Released Aug 3, 2021 · Delacorte Press
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This acclaimed New York Times bestseller anthology celebrates Black boyhood through diverse, joyful stories by celebrated authors. While most content is uplifting and age-appropriate for middle grade readers, a few stories touch on mature themes like racism, identity struggles, and one contains mild language—making it best for ages 8 and up with some parental awareness. The collection's primary strength lies in its positive representation, authentic voices, and celebration of resilience and joy.
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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 Blac... 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
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- Juvenile Fiction
- Fiction
- Short stories
- Fantasy
- Young Adult
- Science fiction
- LGBTQ
- Adventure
- New York Times reviewed
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- New York Times bestseller
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