As a writer and thought-leader, Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggetts offers those who read her work and hear her speak an authentic experience: an opportunity to explore the intersection of culture, identity and faith/spirituality at the deepest levels. Tracey has published 22 books including several collaborations with numerous high-profile authors. Her critically acclaimed book, Black Joy: Stories of Resistance, Resilience, and Restoration, won the 2023 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work-Instructional. Her latest book, Then They Came for Mine: Healing from the Trauma of Racial Violence, won the 2023 Wilbur Award for Excellence in Religious Writing in the Public Sector.