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Jay Coles

2 Books

Black Boy Joy: 17 Stories Celebrating Black Boyhood

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

Anthologies Diverse Voices
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Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America

Rita Williams-Garcia, Ibi Zoboi, Dhonielle Clayton, Jason Reynolds, Nic Stone, Kekla Magoon, Tochi Onyebuchi, Liara Tamani, Tracey Baptiste, Coe Booth, Renée Watson, Brandy Colbert, Jay Coles, Lamar Giles, Justina Ireland, Leah Henderson, Varian Johnson

Anthologies Diverse Voices
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17 Stories Celebrating Black Boyhood

By: Jason Reynolds , Kwame Mbalia , Suyi Davies Okungbowa , Tochi Onyebuchi , Julian Randall , Justin A. Reynolds , DaVaun Sanders , Julian Winters , Jerry Craft , B.B. Alston , Dean Atta , P. Djèlí Clark , Jay Coles , Lamar Giles , Don P. Hooper , George M. Johnson , Varian Johnson
What does joy look like to you? Maybe it is picking out the absolute perfect outfit for your first day of school. Maybe it is flying down the sidewalk on your skateboard like nobody is watching, or finding your voice and your rhymes when times get tough. It could even be saving the entire universe in an epic intergalactic race! Discover all these moments and more in a vibrant collection of stories, comics, and poems that celebrate the incredible power of happiness and the everyday wonders of growing up. Brought to you by seventeen acclaimed authors, this uplifting book is packed with heavy doses of happiness, humor, and heart. Whether you are exploring new worlds, navigating friendships, or just figuring out who you are, these stories will make you smile, laugh, and feel completely unstoppable. Jump into a celebration of boyhood that proves joy is always within your reach.
Anthologies Diverse Voices Emotions Friendship Short Stories
9-12 Years 321 Pages
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Stories of Being Young & Black in America

By: Rita Williams-Garcia , Ibi Zoboi , Dhonielle Clayton , Jason Reynolds , Nic Stone , Kekla Magoon , Tochi Onyebuchi , Liara Tamani , Tracey Baptiste , Coe Booth , Renée Watson , Brandy Colbert , Jay Coles , Lamar Giles , Justina Ireland , Leah Henderson , Varian Johnson
There is no single right way to be yourself, and this amazing collection of stories proves exactly that. You are invited to explore the lives of different kids from all across America, each experiencing their own unique journey of growing up Black. From sisters trying to get along at a summer camp in the woods to best friends hanging out and laughing on their walk home from the local pool, every story feels real and close to home. You will meet characters living in big bustling cities and quiet country towns. Some are navigating the confusing feelings of a first crush, while others are discovering what it means to stand up for their own identities. These brilliant tales capture the everyday joys, tough moments, and strong family bonds that make each character's life so special. Written by an all-star lineup of incredible authors, this book is a celebration of friendship, courage, and being exactly who you are. It is a wonderful reminder that your story is important, powerful, and more than enough.
Anthologies Diverse Voices Family Friendship Short Stories
9-12 Years 416 Pages
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