joywhelm is a baby book and event subscription service that celebrates authors of color. It was started by a mom who enjoyed story time at the local library but felt that a sense of culture and community was missing.

Our hyperlocal approach allows babies and caregivers to experience the fascinating world around them—one book or event at a time. We hope you join us in doing the things we love most with our baby: discovering new books and exploring all the wonderful, diverse places in the DMV.