A Year of Black Joy

52 Black Voices Share Their Life Passions

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Jamia Wilson

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This joy-filled collection of contributions from 52 cultural luminaries from around the world. 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. 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. Contributors include: Artistic director Davalois Fearon Florist Hazel Gardiner Life coach David Hale Sylvester Musician Nate Holder Founder of UK Black Pride Lady Phyll Historian Blair Imani Scientist Raven the Science Maven Professor John McWhorter Author Patrice Lawrence Activist Tabitha St. Bernard-Jacobs Chef Amanda Yee Poet Lemn Sissay OBE Meterologist Alex Wallace Producer and storyteller Laura Henry-Allain MBE Interior designer Michelle Ogundehin Artist Tatyana Fazlalizadeh Environmentalist Vanessa Nakate Doctor Ronx Ikharia Gardener Tayshan Hayden-Smith Illustrator Jade Orlando Student Chantale Zuzi Biologist Gillian Burke Oceanographer Bethanie Edwards Beekeeper Samantha Foxx Professor Birgitta Johnson Lifestyle blogger Marie Lahai Comedian Inel Tomlinson Grandmaster Maurice Ashley Artist Andrea Pippins Founder at Black Girls Hike UK Rhiane Fatinikun Athlete Kare Adenegan Photographer and filmmaker Nganji Mutiri Broadcaster Miquita Oliver Journalist Candice Brathwaite-Aboderin Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason MBE Breathwork coach Kathleen Booker Politician David Lammy Chef Andi Oliver Digital creator Phil Calvert Celebrity hairstylist Yene Damtew Space Scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock Birdwatcher David Lindo Palaeontologist Dr. Lisa White Archaeologist Ayana Omilade Flewellen Co-founder of Stemettes Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE Podcasters Dr. Samantha Coleman & Sandria Washington Entrepreneur Andy Ayim MBE Rugby Football Union Chairman Thomas Ilube CBE Conservationist Tolga Aktas Adventurer Sibusiso Vilane Historian Advolly Richmond Crafter Nerissa Pratt

Author Biography:

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 ABC's 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.

Release date Australia

September 28th, 2023

Author

Jamia Wilson

Audience

Children / Juvenile

Contributor

Illustrated by Jade Orlando

Interest Age

From 5 years

Pages

112

ISBN-13

9781915569028

Product ID

36604294

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