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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.

Chrystal is represented by Elizabeth Bewley at Sterling Lord Literistic, Inc. ...more

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	Take Back the Block 4.26 avg rating — 873 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 — 832 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 — 388 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 4.46 avg rating — 185 ratings — 5 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) 3.95 avg rating — 21 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
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	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

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There are so many things young readers will love about this book! Ghosts, mystery, action, friendship drama—it has it all. And then they’ll stay for the historical lesson. Bourne has crafted a spooky easy-to-read story that is sure to intrigue and sa ...more
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Chrystal D. Giles rated a book it was amazing The Secret to Belonging by Megan E. Freeman (Goodreads Author)	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
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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Chrystal D. Giles rated a book it was amazing Away by Megan E. Freeman (Goodreads Author)	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
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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Vitalis has done an incredible job highlighting the emotional journey of main character, Cayenne, and the grit she musters up to find hope in a seemingly hopeless situation. Readers will relate to her want to fit in and ache when disappointment after ...more
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Collier has penned another endearing and relatable character in Zariah, the main character in THE BEST FRIEND BRACELET! Readers will land right in the center of a cast of characters experiencing friendship joys and woes. I loved the real-time portray ...more
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Chrystal D. Giles and 9 other people liked Kate's review of Unsinkable Cayenne: "A beautiful novel that tenderly explores questions of class, of family loyalty, and of the very relatable desire to fit in with the crowd. Drawing upon the historical context of the discovery of the Titanic wreckage in the 1980s, Jessica Vitalis' UNS" Read more of this review »
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Chrystal D. Giles and 11 other people liked Alysa's review of Unsinkable Cayenne: "The desire to fit in, to have a stable home, and to make true, lasting friendships all lie at the heart of UNSINKABLE CAYENNE, Jessica Vitalis's beautifully told fourth novel and her first novel in verse. Set in the 1980's and against the backdrop of" Read more of this review »
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Adorable animals, check! New friendships, check! Environmental respect, check! Readers will love this story with a cast of endearing characters who learn to help and trust each other.
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