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Angela Joy

Biography

Angela Joy is from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Before graduating from the University of Minnesota, Angela attended NYU and Spelman College. Angela then traveled as a background vocalist, also working in television and movie soundtracks. She lives in southern California with her family. Black Is a Rainbow Color is her first book. angelajoyblog.com

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Choosing Brave
Black Is a Rainbow Color
Choosing Brave
Black Is a Rainbow Color
Choosing Brave
Black Is a Rainbow Color
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Choosing Brave
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · September 6, 2022

Choosing Brave

By Angela Joy · With Janelle Washington

A mother's grief ignites a civil rights movement.

Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (2023)Caldecott Honor (2023)Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award (2023)Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Honor (2023)Cybils Award (2022)Jane Addams Children's Book Award (2023)Orbis Pictus Honor (2023)
64 pages· 1,767 words· Est. 15 min read
4.7/5 Goodreads · 1,117 ratings
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Black Is a Rainbow Color
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

A child explores the profound meaning of Black beyond the rainbow's colors.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2022

A mother's grief ignites a civil rights movement.

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Choosing Brave
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$1899

Choosing Brave

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2022

A mother's grief ignites a civil rights movement.

Black Is a Rainbow Color
Sale price
$1797

Black Is a Rainbow Color

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

A child explores the profound meaning of Black beyond the rainbow's colors.

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Ekua Holmes

Illustrator / 1 shared book

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Janelle Washington

Illustrator / 1 shared book

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