Joy Revolution Imprint
In October 2020, Nicola and I realized a long-held dream to publish love stories starring people of color with the creation of our Joy Revolution imprint. Our books focus on romance, fun, and characters living the full breadth of humanity beyond stereotype. Joy Revolution is a safe haven for readers to relax and simply be swept away by a great story. Our editor is the fabulous Bria Ragin.
Highly Suspicious & Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert
Enemies to lovers, in the middle of the wilderness. Talia Hibbert’s YA debut! On sale Jan 3, 2023.
Queen Bee by Amalie Howard
The Count of Monte Cristo meets Bridgerton. An irresistible bodice ripper revenge tale. On sale Apr 4, 2023.
Hollywood Reporter announcement
Nicola and David Yoon Are Ready to “Change the World” With Joy Revolution Imprint — Committed to publishing young adult romance novels starring people of color written by people of color, the authors' imprint is set to publish its first list in spring 2023, featuring novels by bestselling authors Talia Hibbert and Amalie Howard. Read full announcement
“Where were the girls who looked like me? Didn’t Black girls ever fall in love? Joy Revolution is not focused on stories of Black pain or immigrant struggle. Our books won’t be issue-oriented or polemical. The Joy Revolution imprint is all about telling stories of big love. The characters in them have big ideas about the world and their place in it. I believe love stories are truly revolutionary. Because love has the power to unmake and remake the world.”