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Chrystal D. Giles is a champion for diversity and representation in children’s literature. She made her debut with Take Back the Block, which received multiple starred reviews, was a Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, and NPR Best Book, and won the IRA Social Justice Literature Award. Her latest middle-grade novel, Not An Easy Win, received four starred reviews and has been named an ALSC Notable Children's Book. Chrystal lives outside Charlotte, North Carolina, with her husband and son.

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	Take Back the Block 4.25 avg rating — 878 ratings — published 2021 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Not an Easy Win 4.02 avg rating — 841 ratings — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Thanku: Poems of Gratitude by Miranda Paul (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Marlena Myles (Illustrations), Cynthia Leitich Smith (Goodreads Author) (Contributor) 4.22 avg rating — 389 ratings — published 2019 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Listen to the Girls 4.44 avg rating — 306 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	We Are Joy by Chrystal D. Giles (Goodreads Author), Kitt Thomas (Illustrator) 4.03 avg rating — 34 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	We Are Joy by Chrystal D. Giles (Goodreads Author), Kitt Thomas (Illustrator) 3.92 avg rating — 24 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Untitled it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2022	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	La Joie, c'Est Nous by Chrystal D. Giles (Goodreads Author), Kitt Thomas (Illustrator) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Freeman’s entry into the YA space is a winner! With a moving and emotional opening, readers will instantly root for the main character. I appreciate the journey from hope, joy, struggle, back to hope. Freeman expertly handles the tough topics explore ...more
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A wonderful companion novel to ALONE, readers will love this mystery adventure! This story, told in alternating POVs, answers the questions surrounding the mandatory evacuations all while engaging the audience in the lives of four new characters. Whil ...more
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