Year of Pride and Joy 52 LGBTQ+ Voices Share Their Life Passions

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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 who promote 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 A Year of Black Joy:
'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

Book details and technical specifications

Format: Hardback
ISBN13: 9781915569394
Published: April 2025

Number of pages: 112
Width: 210 mm
Height: 270 mm
Depth: 16 mm

Publisher: Magic Cat Publishing