A Year of Pride and Joy

An uplifting anthology of joyful contributions from 52 contemporary LGBTQ+ voices, including BAFTA-winning actor Miriam Margolyes, Olympic gold medallist Tom Daley, and NHS paediatrician and TV presenter Dr Ranj Singh.

Discover the joy of old films with actor Stephen Fry, then find out what his favourite films are.

Find the joy of magic with magician Nathan Jones, then learn his vanishing coin magic trick.

Experience the joy of drawing comics with cartoonist Lewis Hancox, then learn how to draw your own comic strip.

Read about the joy of dancing with TV presenter Dr Ranj Singh, then discover six dazzling dance moves from the Strictly floor.

Learn about the joy of swimming with actor Emma D'Arcy, then read her guide to swimming in different ways on different days.

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.

A donation to Stonewall will be made for every copy sold. Stonewall is a charity that promotes equality and human rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans people.

Perfect for readers aged 7+:

A joyous tribute to LGBTQ+ 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 award-winning author of books for children and young adults, Simon James Green.

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 A Year of Black Joy:

'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