Bibliograph

Joy, to the world, by Kai Shappley and Lisa Bunker

Type

Label

Joy, to the world, by Kai Shappley and Lisa Bunker

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Intended audience

Ages 8-12, Clarion BooksGrades 4-6, Clarion Books

Literary Form

novels

Main title

Joy, to the world

Oclc number

1340645064

Responsibility statement

by Kai Shappley and Lisa Bunker

Summary

Joy, a twelve-year-old transgender girl, fights for her right to cheer in TexasJoy, a twelve-year-old trans girl, just moved to Texas with her mother and older brother. Her family has accepted Joy as the girl she is early in her transition, with little fuss, leaving Joy to explore her love of sports, competition, teamwork, school spirit, and worship. But when she is told she's off the cheerleading team, Joy wants to fight for her right to cheer. As her battle with the school board picks up momentum, Joy attracts support from kids all around the country . . . she even gets the attention of her hero, trans activist Kai Shappley. --, Provided by publisher

Target audience

pre adolescent

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