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Bestselling and Award-winning Author

Frederick Joseph

 
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Frederick is a two-time New York Times bestselling author of The Black Friend (2020) and Patriarchy Blues (2022), Better Than We Found It (2022) and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever - The Courage to Dream (2022). He was recognized for the International Literacy Association’s 2021 Children’s & Young Adults’ Book Award, is a 2019 Forbes 30 Under 30 list-maker for marketing and advertising, an activist, philanthropist, and poet. Frederick was also honored with the 2023 Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Vanguard Award, the 2018 Comic-Con Humanitarian of the Year award and is a member of the 2018 “The Root 100" list of Most Influential African Americans. He was also a brand, content, and DEI Consultant at Twitter.

In recent years, Frederick's community efforts have raised over $50 million dollars to support those in-need. Including his Covid-19 support effort, the #RentRelief campaign, which raised over $2 million dollars to send mutual aid to individuals for basic necessities during the height of the pandemic. As well as initiatives to support abortion access, banned books, and the rights of queer youth. He was also the sole creator of the largest GoFundMe campaign in history, the #BlackPantherChallenge, which ultimately raised over $950 thousand dollars and allowed more than 75,000 children worldwide to see 'Black Panther’ for free.

His forthcoming literary works are his debut poetry collection, We Alive, Beloved, his debut novel, This Thing of Ours, and the non-fiction essay collection, Color Me Grateful.

BOOKS


WE ALIVE, BELOVED

POEMS

By Frederick Joseph

Publication Date: June 11, 2024

NYT Bestselling Author, Frederick Joseph, explores a new genre in this captivating poetry collection that seeks to find joy in moments of difficulty whether through illuminating the beauty of being Black, highlighting the hope that can be found in childhood, or by sharing intimate truths revealed on a mental health journey. This book will appeal to both new and established readers of poetry.

Step into the world of We Alive, Beloved, where its words will resonate within the deepest corners of your soul, leaving a mark on your heart and a renewed appreciation for the beauty of being alive.

50% of all author profit from this book are being donated to the Palestinian Children’s Fund and Friends of Congo, in an effort to support the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the Democratic Republic of Congo respectively.


BETTER THAN WE FOUND IT

Conversations to Help Save The World

Publication Date: October 11, 2022

An indispensable guide to social and political progressivism for young people and anyone wanting to get more involved. Featuring more than two dozen interviews with prominent activists, authors, actors, and politicians, this is the essential resource for those who want to make the world better than we found it.


Black Panther: Wakanda Forever - The Courage to dream

Release Date: November 1, 2022

Set in the world of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever from Marvel Studios, The Courage to Dream is an inspiring picture book about a young Wakandan finding her destiny, from two New York Times best-selling creators.

The Courage to Dream tells the story of Assata, a young Wakandan who hopes to become one of the Dora Milaje, the warriors who protect Wakanda. But because of Assata’s disability, she lets go of her dream. Assata’s light shows through all the same, introducing her to surprising friends: the princess Shuri, the warrior Okoye, and the powerful M’Baku.


Patriarchy Blues

Reflections on Manhood

Publication Date: May 17, 2022

In this thought-provoking collection of essays, poems, and short reflections, Frederick Joseph explores issues of masculinity and patriarchy from both a personal and cultural standpoint. From fatherhood, and "manning up" to abuse and therapy, he fearlessly and thoughtfully tackles the complex realities of men's lives today and their significance for society, lending his insights as a Black man.


The Black Friend

On Being A Better White Person

Publication Date: December 1, 2020

Writing from the perspective of a friend, Frederick Joseph offers candid reflections on his own experiences with racism and conversations with prominent artists and activists about theirs — creating an essential read for white people who are committed anti-racists and those newly come to the cause of racial justice.

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Awards

Frederick’s New York Times Bestselling book, The Black Friend, was nominated for the Bank Street College Best Children’s Book of The Year, In the Margins Book Award List, Cooperative Children’s Book Center Choices Book List, and ILA Children's and Young Adult Book Award.

Marketing

Frederick has DEI experience working with large companies and political candidates focused on structuring paths forward to move from ally to accomplice. He was also a national surrogate for the Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders campaigns.

Philanthropy

Frederick is the sole creator of the largest GoFundMe campaign in history, the #BlackPantherChallenge, which ultimately generated over $43 million dollars in earned advertising and media for Disney and raised over $950K and allowed more than 75,000 children worldwide to see 'Black Panther’ for free.