Joy, to the World
Joy, to the World by Kai Shappley is a middle grade novel published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2023. This 240-page book is written in English and follows the journey of Joy, a twelve-year-old trans girl who embraces her identity and passion for sports while navigating the challenges of her new life in Texas.
In this energetic narrative, Joy celebrates her love for competition and teamwork, but faces a significant obstacle when she is removed from the cheerleading team. Determined to reclaim her place, she rallies support from peers across the country, drawing inspiration from her hero, trans activist Kai Shappley. The story highlights themes of resilience and community, making it a relevant exploration of LGBTQ experiences and the importance of family support in the journey of self-acceptance.
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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.
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