{"product_id":"we-are-joy-9780593647738","title":"We Are Joy","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling illustrator of \u003ci\u003eStacey's Extraordinary Words \u003c\/i\u003eand the critically acclaimed author of \u003ci\u003eTake Back the Block\u003c\/i\u003e join together to create this heartwarming, empowering celebration of Black joy!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eWe are joy--showing off our moves and tick-tocking to the drumbeats\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eof our created culture--the culture that moves the world.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eWe are joy--full surrounded by laughter, and light\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eand love, and love, and love.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eShining with lyrical prose and gorgeously vibrant art, this delightful picture book read-together is an inspiring celebration of the beauty and strength of Black culture, Black community, and Black family. It's an empowering affirmation that joy--especially black joy, is all around us--in the people we love, in our commmunities, and in our hearts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Chrystal D. Giles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Random House Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/02\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.20h x 9.20w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780593647738\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/13\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChrystal D. Giles\u003c\/b\u003e is a champion for diversity and representation in children's literature. She is the critcally acclaimed author of \u003ci\u003eTake Back the Block\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eNot An Easy Win\u003c\/i\u003e, which both received multiple accolades, best of lists, and starred reviews. Chrystal lives outside Charlotte, North Carolina, with her husband and son and is currently working on her next middle-grade novel. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eKitt Thomas\u003c\/b\u003e (they\/them) is a #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e be­stse­lling illustrator and two time NAACP Image ­Award winner. They are a first-generation Lucian American, an author, and a graduate of the Ringling College of Art and Design with a BFA in visual studies. Kitt's mission is to celebrate Black culture with their drawings and to encourage inclusion in all forms of art, as they found it hard to see themself properly represented in the media they enjoyed growing up. Kitt has illustrated many picture books including \u003ci\u003eStacey's Extraordinary Words, Patchwork Prince, \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e My Fade is Fresh\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Chrystal D. Giles \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48397210026141,"sku":"9780593647738","price":22.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_4b97c2b6-1bda-4fc3-b44f-9ba43fe1f7e5.jpg?v=1781076151","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/we-are-joy-9780593647738","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}