Joy, to the World
A young Dumplin’ meets Melissa in this joyful and energetic middle grade novel about a twelve-year-old girl living her life to the fullest, celebrating her love for sports and fighting for her right to cheer.
Joy, 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.
Inspired by Kai’s own life, Joy, to the World is a timely story of living life to the fullest, celebrating and centering trans joy, courage, and resilience.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 240
Book Binding: Hardcover
Year of Publication: 2023
Publisher: Clarion Books
Language: en
ISBN: 9780063242753
Creator Bio
Kai Shappley and Lisa Bunker are the co-authors of "Joy, to the World," a powerful and moving children's book that celebrates the beauty of diversity and acceptance. Kai Shappley is a young transgender girl who bravely shares her personal story in hopes of educating and empowering others. She is a passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and has been recognized for her activism by organizations such as GLAAD and The Human Rights Campaign. Lisa Bunker is an author, former radio host, and transgender rights activist. She has been a vocal advocate for transgender rights and has written several books that center on themes of inclusion and diversity. Together, Shappley and Bunker have created a heartfelt and inspiring story that has touched the hearts of readers of all ages.
