
Everything's Not Lost
$55.69
- Hardcover
384 pages
- Release Date
20 October 2026
Summary
A heart-wrenching yet vividly hopeful novel about a Black girl’s struggle to find the quiet beauty in life and friendship amid the chaos of grief and mental illness by New York Times, USA Today, and Indie bestselling author Frederick Joseph.
“Frederick is such a grounded and beautiful voice of not just this moment but all the moments. Everything’s Not Lost cements him firmly as a much needed and stunning voice inside the world of YA literature.” -Jacqueline Woodson, winner of the Hans…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798217040599 |
|---|---|
| Author: | Frederick Joseph |
| Publisher: | Penguin USA |
| Imprint: | Viking Books for Young Readers |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 384 |
| Release Date: | 20 October 2026 |
| Weight: | 474g |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 140mm x 25mm |
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Critics Review
“Frederick is such a grounded and beautiful voice of not just this moment but all the moments. Everything’s Not Lost cements him firmly as a much needed and stunning voice inside the world of YA literature.” —Jacqueline Woodson, winner of the Hans Christian Andersen Award“Everything’s Not Lost is a rewarding journey, a story that approaches perceptions and intersections of mental health and Blackness with truth and unwavering compassion. Frederick Joseph’s voice is raw, powerful, and utterly necessary.” —Brandy Colbert, award-winning author of The Blackwoods“In Everything’s Not Lost, Joseph explores mental health issues and grief with both unflinching honesty and the utmost care. His ability to see young people as fully human coupled with his breathtaking prose makes it a novel that shines a necessary light in the dark.” —Hannah V. Sawyerr, National Book Award & Los Angeles Times Book Prize Finalist
About The Author
Frederick Joseph
Frederick Joseph is a three-time New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. His books span both the adult and children’s book spaces, including The Black Friend; Black Panther- Wakanda Forever; The Courage to Dream; Patriarchy Blues; and, most recently, This Thing of Ours.
His work has been well celebrated and recognized in many ways, including being named an Amazon Editors’ pick, notable by the International Literacy Association, selected as Best Children’s Book of the Year by Bank Street College, and a Booklist Editors’ Choice, among many others.
He lives with his wife, Porsche, and his dog, Stokely, in New York City.
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