A 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

Author Bio

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.