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Who Compositions of Black Joy Is For

Compositions of Black Joy speaks to a wide range of communities, institutions and individuals.  Whether you're looking to celebrate Black culture, enrich your curriculum, or initiate deeper conversations in your community - this book was created with you in mind.  

Art Lovers and Coffee Table Book Collectors

Art Lovers and Coffee Table Book Collectors

Art Lovers and Coffee Table Book Collectors

Whether you're curating your coffee table, building your personal library, or collecting powerful works by contemporary Black artists, Compositions of Black Joy belongs in your space. This signed limited-edition hardcover features rich, full-color photography printed on glossy 80lb paper, bound to make an impression.

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Businesses & Corporations

Art Lovers and Coffee Table Book Collectors

Art Lovers and Coffee Table Book Collectors

For companies committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Compositions of Black Joy makes a powerful and thoughtful gift. Whether you’re recognizing Juneteenth, celebrating Black history, or supporting community-centered initiatives, this book is a meaningful way to invest in culture and conversation. 

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Churches and Faith Communities

Art Lovers and Coffee Table Book Collectors

Content Creators: Bloggers, Podcasters, Social Media Influencers

Black churches have always been at the heart of joy, resistance, and remembrance. Compositions of Black Joy is a powerful visual companion for sermons, Juneteenth services, Black History Month programs, or any gathering that honors the Black experience. Bulk orders are easy to place through our distribution partner.

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Content Creators: Bloggers, Podcasters, Social Media Influencers

Content Creators: Bloggers, Podcasters, Social Media Influencers

Content Creators: Bloggers, Podcasters, Social Media Influencers

Whether you’re curating a photo-forward feed, hosting a podcast, or building conversations around culture and community, Compositions of Black Joy is a goldmine of inspiration. With rich visuals and powerful themes, it’s made for creators who want to elevate the narrative.

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Educators and Scholars

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Educators and Scholars

From high school classrooms to college campuses, Compositions of Black Joy brings Black culture, history, and community into focus through over 80 powerful images. It's ideal for lessons in American history, visual culture, African American studies, and grassroots movements. A professionally printed 70lb edition is available for educational use.

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Event Planners

Content Creators: Bloggers, Podcasters, Social Media Influencers

Educators and Scholars

If you're organizing a Juneteenth event, community celebration, or cultural gathering, Compositions of Black Joy belongs in your planning toolkit. Add it to your reference library for inspiration—or use it as a powerful giveaway, raffle prize, or thank-you gift. Either way, it helps extend your event’s impact long after the last guest leaves.

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History Buffs

Independent Bookstores/ Booksellers

Independent Bookstores/ Booksellers

If you study African American history, grassroots movements, or the long arc of liberation, Compositions of Black Joy offers a compelling visual archive. This book documents nearly a decade of Juneteenth celebrations in Philadelphia’s historic Germantown neighborhood—capturing a living history in motion.

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Independent Bookstores/ Booksellers

Independent Bookstores/ Booksellers

Independent Bookstores/ Booksellers

Looking to stock a book that celebrates community, culture, and creativity? Compositions of Black Joy offers something fresh for readers interested in Black history, photography, or regional storytelling. It’s available for wholesale purchase through industry-standard channels.

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Libraries and Cultural Institutions

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Libraries and Cultural Institutions

Compositions of Black Joy is a vital addition to collections focused on African American history, photography, community organizing, or cultural celebration. It supports programming and research across disciplines—and offers a joyful counterpoint to narratives rooted in trauma.

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Photography Enthusiasts

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Libraries and Cultural Institutions

If you appreciate the art of documentary and street photography, Compositions of Black Joy offers an intimate, intentional look at a community in celebration. Shot through the lens of a Black woman photographer with a deep love for her subjects, this book is both study and statement—rooted in craft, care, and culture.

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Tourists and Visitors to Philadelphia

Tourists and Visitors to Philadelphia

Tourists and Visitors to Philadelphia

Visiting Philly and want something more meaningful than a magnet or a t-shirt? Compositions of Black Joy captures the soul of historic Germantown - one of the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods through the lens of its Juneteenth celebration. It’s a beautiful, lasting way to remember your trip and reflect on the history that shaped it.

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