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Books by Joyce Hansen | Wonderlit

Books by Joyce Hansen

8 books · Ages 8–17

Known for the 163rd Street Trilogy and Dear America series, Joyce Hansen writes middle grade and young adult for ages 8–17, alongside 5 standalone books, exploring themes of self-confidence & identity, african american heritage, resilience & perseverance.

Series

The Gift-Giver

Yellow Bird and Me

163rd Street Trilogy

2 books · Ages 8–12

I Thought My Soul Would Rise and Fly

1 book · Ages 9–12

Standalone Books (Ages 12–18)

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Far from his island home, Marcus hides in the Bronx and desperately tries to understand how he got caught up in a violen

Cover of African Princess The Amazing Lives of Africa's Royal Women

African Princess The Amazing Lives of Africa's Royal Women

For the child who loves stories of real-life heroes and wants to see themselves in the pages of history. Discover the po

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By Age Range

The Gift-Giver

Yellow Bird and Me

African Princess The Amazing Lives of Africa's Royal Women

The Gift-Giver

Home Boy

Common Themes

Self-Confidence & Identity African American Heritage Resilience & Perseverance Being Different Writing & Storytelling Freedom & Independence School Life Friendship & Social

Women of Hope: African Americans Who Made a Difference

Joyce Hansen

Striking photographs and biographies celebrate thirteen Black women who blazed trails in science, the arts, and law to c

Ages 8–12

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Which Way Freedom

For the young reader exploring their place in the world and the meaning of personal agency. This story follows Obi's jou

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One True Friend

For the child navigating the complexities of long distance friendship and finding where they belong in a new community.

Yellow Bird and Me

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Moxie

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