Shouting! — Joyce Carol Thomas

SHOUTING is the holy dance. It's the exhilarating, foot-tapping, hand-clapping, gospel slide, quick-step-of-the feet, and being seized by the spirit in the sanctified church. Propelled by music, you can hear and feel this dance from your soul to the tips of your toes. Read along as the "good spirit" moves a mother and daughter and their congregation to take part in a wondrous celebration of life, faith, and hope. Joyce Carol Thomas lyrically describes getting "happy" or "shouting," while Annie Lee's colorfully rich artwork, full of vivid, cherished memories, makes this a transcending spiritual experience for all.