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

Simon James Green is an award-winning UK-based author of young adult novels. His works include Noah Can't Even, Noah Could Never, and Alex in Wonderland, which was nominated for a Carnegie medal and featured in Best Kids' Books of 2019 from The Guardian. This is his first non-fiction book for children.

Ruth Burrows is a British illustrator and designer based in Lincolnshire. She has worked in the creative industries for over 30 years and likes to create bright, colourful and positive illustrations.