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Published: 02/09/2021
From Diane Abbott to Waterstones favourite Faridah Abike-Iyimide, this vibrant, inspiring collection of essays and stories from Black British writers and public figures makes for timely and immersive reading.
Black joy is the infectious laughter of my mum and aunty. It is my dad telling me to be proud of my heritage. It is the feeling of hopping along to my first 'Candy' dance. It is stepping off the plane in Jamaica.
Black Joy: A celebration of Black culture from 28 incredible writers.
Edited by award-winning journalist Charlie Brinkhust-Cuff and up-and-coming talent Timi Sotire, join twenty-eight inspirational voices in this uplifting and empowering anthology as they come together to celebrate being Black British, sharing their experiences of joy and what it means to them.
With incredible stories and essays from:
- Diane Abbott
- Faridah Abike-Iyimide
- Munya Chawawa
- Chante Joseph
- Vanessa Kisuule
- Jason Okundaye
- Leigh-Anne Pinnock
- Timi Sotire
- Sophia Tassew
And many more.
Discover this exciting, much-needed celebration of Black culture perfect for readers of Feminists Don't Wear Pink, Slay in Your Lane and Love in Colour.
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
ISBN: 9780241519660
Number of pages: 416
Weight: 435 g
Dimensions: 204 x 138 x 33 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
A refreshing and invigorating burst of joy, exploring the beauty in the nuances of our existence, honing in on what propels us forward, and establishing a vital hope - Bolu Babalola, author of Love in Colour
Every bit as joyous as the title suggests - Candice Carty-Williams, author of Queenie
A rich, gorgeous celebration of the power in embracing joy - Liv Little
A beautiful, audacious collection that serves to remind us who we are and accompany collective healing. - Jade LB, author of Keisha the Sket
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