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- being named an Amazon Editors' pick, notable by the International Literacy Association, being selected as Best Children's Book of the Year by Bank Street College, being a Booklist Editors' Choice, and many, many more. He lives with his wife, Porsche, and his dog, Stokely, in New York City. You can visit him online at FrederickJoseph.com or follow him on Instagram @FredTJoseph.
""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