The Joys of Being a Little Black Boy

This children’s book, written by Valerie Reynolds and illustrated by Chris Turner, tells the story of great Black men who were once just little joyful Black boys. 

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"The Joys of Being a Little Black Boy" is a vividly illustrated, history-based children’s book that brings to life Roy, a joyful Black boy. Roy will take your sons, daughters, class on a biopic journey of joy with some of the world’s most notable Black men – who, lest we forget – were all at one time young Black boys.

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The goal of this book is to remind little Black boys who they are and whom they come from. We also hope that this book illuminates the humanity of Black boys and reminds everyone that we are more alike than we are different.

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Brought to you by a successful Kickstarter campaign, you can also get a limited edition posters, buttons and postcards to share #BlackBoyJoy far and wide.