A Year of Black Joy : 52 Black Voices Share Their Life Passions
by
Jamia Wilson
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
Book Series
A Year Of
ISBN-10
1917366000
ISBN-13
9781917366007
Publisher
Magic Cat Publishing
Imprint
Magic Cat Publishing
Country of Manufacture
CN
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Sep 25th, 2025
Print length
112 Pages
Weight
171 grams
Dimensions
22.80 x 17.80 x 0.80 cms
Product Classification:
People & places (Children's / Teenage)
Ksh 1,800.00
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An uplifting and empowering anthology of joyful contributions from 52 contemporary Black voices including chef Andi Oliver, author Patrice Lawrence, space scientist Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock and climate activist Vanessa Nakate.
An uplifting and empowering anthology of joyful contributions from 52 contemporary Black voices including chef Andi Oliver, author Patrice Lawrence, space scientist Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock and climate activist Vanessa Nakate.
· Discover the joy of chess with Grandmaster Maurice Ashley, then learn the moves of the game.
· Find the joy in stories with award-winning author Patrice Lawrence, then gather the tools to write your own.
· Experience the joy of food with renowned chef Andi Oliver, then follow a recipe to make a delicious dish.
· Read about the joy of flowers with florist Hazel Gardiner, then learn the techniques for pressing flowers to create beautiful memories
· Learn about the joy of hair styling with celebrity stylist Yene Damtew, then read her guide all about caring for your own hair
A donation to BLAM UK will be made for every copy sold. BLAM UK is committed to ensuring that the Black-British community is recognised, represented and appreciated.
Whether you read an entry a week, or dip into it whenever you are feeling in need of joy, this is a book to treasure all year round. Perfect for readers aged 7+
· A joyous tribute to Black achievement today, bringing together ''own voices'' to share their life passion. The laughter, joy and power in these pages will leave readers feeling hopeful about their future
· Written by Ted Prize winner and social activist Jamia Wilson
· Divided into months, each joyful piece is tied to a particular season, event, international day or week and sits alongside a non-fiction component
Words of praise for this book:
"This compendium is perfect for parents and educators looking for fun ways to ignite the imagination, recognize Black achievements, and spotlight lesser-known holidays. An inspiring source of creativity for all readers." - Kirkus
"Full of inspiring humans and Black role models." - Booktrust
· Discover the joy of chess with Grandmaster Maurice Ashley, then learn the moves of the game.
· Find the joy in stories with award-winning author Patrice Lawrence, then gather the tools to write your own.
· Experience the joy of food with renowned chef Andi Oliver, then follow a recipe to make a delicious dish.
· Read about the joy of flowers with florist Hazel Gardiner, then learn the techniques for pressing flowers to create beautiful memories
· Learn about the joy of hair styling with celebrity stylist Yene Damtew, then read her guide all about caring for your own hair
A donation to BLAM UK will be made for every copy sold. BLAM UK is committed to ensuring that the Black-British community is recognised, represented and appreciated.
Whether you read an entry a week, or dip into it whenever you are feeling in need of joy, this is a book to treasure all year round. Perfect for readers aged 7+
· A joyous tribute to Black achievement today, bringing together ''own voices'' to share their life passion. The laughter, joy and power in these pages will leave readers feeling hopeful about their future
· Written by Ted Prize winner and social activist Jamia Wilson
· Divided into months, each joyful piece is tied to a particular season, event, international day or week and sits alongside a non-fiction component
Words of praise for this book:
"This compendium is perfect for parents and educators looking for fun ways to ignite the imagination, recognize Black achievements, and spotlight lesser-known holidays. An inspiring source of creativity for all readers." - Kirkus
"Full of inspiring humans and Black role models." - Booktrust
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