By Dapo Adeola (author)
"This bright, beautiful bundle of absolute joy is a glorious collection of stories and poems by Black writers and artists from across the world."
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This beautifully produced stunningly illustrated hardback gift anthology for 9+ readers is a celebration of hope from some of our most talented Black writers. With contributors including Malorie Blackman, Alex Wheatle, Faridah Abike-Iyimide, Sharna Jackson and Dorothy Koomson, this perfect package curated by British Book Awards Illustrator of the Year Dapo Adeola with a foreword by the award-winning Patrice Lawrence is a book to be treasured. With an invitation for the reader to join in with their own story in the final few pages, this is a joy for readers of all ages.
A colour-illustrated collection of stories and poems celebrating joy, showcasing 40 talented Black writers and artists from across the world. Curated by British Book Awards Illustrator of the Year Dapo Adeola, with a foreword by the acclaimed Patrice Lawrence.
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A colour-illustrated collection of stories and poems celebrating joy, showcasing 40 talented Black writers and artists from across the world. Curated by British Book Awards Illustrator of the Year Dapo Adeola, with a foreword by the acclaimed Patrice Lawrence .
Joyful, Joyful is a book to sing about! A large hardback packed full of illustrations, Joyful, Joyful: Stories Celebrating Black Voices is the perfect gift to spread joy. With stories featuring a mythical whale, a message from the future, a Halloween dance competition, a talking book, a miraculous discovery in a moment of lost hope, the joy of Jollof rice and much more.
Colourful and beautifully illustrated, with artwork from an array of talented illustrators including Ken Wilson Max, Dapo Adeola, Dorcas Magbadelo, Odera Igbokwe and Denzell Dankwah, alongside stories and poems by the likes of Malorie Blackman, Alex Wheatle, Faridah Abike-Iyimide and Dorothy Koomson.
These short stories and poems are perfect for readers age 8-11, but can be enjoyed by all ages. Contributors include: Adejoke 'Joke' Bakare, Alex Wheatle, Arantza Pena Popo, Ashley Evans, Awuradwoa Afful, Camilla Sucre, Camryn Garrett, Charis JB, Dapo Adeola, Denzell Dankwah, Dorcas Magbadelo, Doreen Baingana, Dorothy Koomson, Faridah Abike-Iyimide, Funmbi Omotayo, Hannah Lee, Jeffrey Boakye, Jess Nash, Kelechi Okafor, Ken Wilson-Max, Kofi Ofosu, Koleka Putuma, Maame Blue, Malorie Blackman, Matilda Feyisayo Ibini, Michael Kennedy, Nathan Bryon, Odera Igbokwe, Ojima Abalaka, Olu Oke, Patrice Lawrence, Rahana Dariah, Robyn Smith, Rosaline Tella, Sharna Jackson, Snalo Ngcaba, Terrence Adegbenle, Tomekah George, Tracey Baptiste, Trish Cooke, Yasmin Joseph and Zaire Krieger.
The love, defiance, laughter, joy and power in these pages will leave readers feeling hopeful about their future and strong enough to fight for it.
Dapo Adeola is an award-winning illustrator and designer who creates characters and images that challenge expectations around race and gender in a fun and upbeat way. He is the co-creator and illustrator of bestselling picture book Look Up! - winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and the number 1 debut picture book of 2019.
London born and bred but of Nigerian heritage, when he's not busy cooking up new characters and adventures you can find Dapo running illustration and character design workshops with children or organising events to help highlight the possibilities of a career in illustration to underrepresented members of the Black diaspora.
Photo credit - Tim Lane
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The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Joyful, Joyful: Stories Celebrating Black Voices and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
Joyful, Joyful: Stories Celebrating Black Voices features in the following genres: Featured Books for 11+ readers, Recommendations, Poetry Books for Children, Children’s / Teenage poetry, anthologies, annuals, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, PSHE: Multiculturalism, Diversity and Inclusion, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Featured Books for 9+ readers
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Joyful, Joyful: Stories Celebrating Black Voices was written by Dapo Adeola and published by Two Hoots an imprint of Pan Macmillan
Joyful, Joyful: Stories Celebrating Black Voices has 190 pages
£18.00, reduced from £20.00. In Stock.
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