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Vico Ortiz
About this listen
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.
©2023 Kai Shappley and Lisa Bunker (P)2023 HarperCollins PublishersListeners also enjoyed...
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- Robin Parker
- 07-13-23
Joy-full story will have you cheering!
A wonderful and inspiring listen based on real life, this book covers all the feels while educating listeners. Don't miss it!🥰
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