Joyful, Joyful

A colour-illustrated collection of stories, poems and even recipes celebrating Black Joy. Curated by Waterstone’s Children’s Book Prize winner and BookTrust Illustrator in Residence, Dapo Adeola.Including:Malorie Blackman Faridah Àbíké-ÍyímídéKelechi OkaforSharna JacksonKoleka PutumaAlex WheatleJeffrey BoakyeDorothy KoomsonExuberantly 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. A large hardback full of distinctive illustrations, Joyful, Joyful! makes the perfect gift.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. A young girl who wants to be a boxer like her hero, Muhammad Ali. An ode to South African children’s games. A message from a future world beyond race. These short stories and poems are perfect for an audience of 11+, but can be read by all ages. Joyful, Joyful! is a book to sing about.]]>