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A Year of Black Joy

52 Black Voices Share Their Life Passions
By Jamia Wilson
Series: A Year Of
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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. Discover the joy of chess with Grandmaster Maurice Ashley, then learn the moves of the game.... Read More
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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.

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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.

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 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, recognise 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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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781917366007

Publisher: Magic Cat Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 September 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Magic Cat Publishing

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Jade Orlando

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 171g

Pages: 112

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About the Author

JAMIA WILSON is a feminist, activist, writer and speaker from the States. Her work has appeared in numerous outlets, including the New York Times, the Today Show, CNN, Elle, BBC, Rookie, Refinery 29, Glamour, Teen Vogue and The Washington Post. She is the author of This Book Is Feminist, Young, Gifted and Black, Step into Your Power, Big Ideas for Young Thinkers and the ABCs of AOC.

JADE ORLANDO was born on an army base in North Carolina and grew up in a tiny Michigan town. She received her BFA in Illustration from SCAD Savannah, and currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband, greyhound and four cats. She is the illustrator of Bedtime Stories: Beautiful Black Tales from the Past and co-illustrator of Hey You! Clients include Scholastic, Carter's, Amazon and Oopsy Daisy.

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