By Jamia Wilson (author) , Jade Orlando (illustrator) Part of the A Year Of series
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An uplifting anthology of joyful contributions from 52 contemporary Black voices including chef Andi Oliver, author Patrice Lawrence, space scientist Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock and climate activist Vanessa Nakate.
· 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.
· Read about the joy of flowers with Florist Hazel Gardiner, then learn the techniques for pressing flowers to create beautiful memories
· Learn about the joy of hair styling with Celebrity Stylist Yene Damtew, then read her guide all about caring for your own hair
A donation to BLAM UK will be made for every copy sold. BLAM UK are committed to ensuring that the Black-British community is recognised, represented and appreciated. 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. Perfect for readers aged 7+
· A joyous tribute to Black 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 Ted Prize winner and social activist Jamia Wilson
· Divided into months, each joyful piece is tied to a particular season, event, international day or week, and sits alongside a non-fiction component
JAMIA WILSON is the executive director and publisher of the Feminist Press. She is a leading voice on feminist and gender justice issues whose words have appeared in and on the New York Times, The Guardian, BBC News, The Today Show, CNN, The Washington Post, Elle, Teen Vogue and more. She's a columnist for Rookie Magazine and has contributed to several books, including Nasty Women: Feminism, Resistance, and Revolution. Jamia is an adjunct professor at the John Jay School for Criminal Justice and travels across the U.S. - and beyond - to to talk about race, feminism, leadership and so much more.
An uplifting anthology of joyful contributions from 52 contemporary Black voices including chef Andi Oliver, author Patrice Lawrence, space scientist Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock and climate activist Vanessa Nakate. · 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. · Read about the joy of flowers with Florist Hazel Gardiner, then learn the techniques for pressing flowers to create beautiful memories · Learn about the joy of hair styling with Celebrity Stylist Yene Damtew, then read her guide all about caring for your own hair A donation to BLAM UK will be made for every copy sold. BLAM UK are committed to ensuring that the Black-British community is recognised, represented and appreciated.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed A Year of Black Joy 52 Black Voices Share Their Life Passions and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-6 years old
A Year of Black Joy 52 Black Voices Share Their Life Passions features in the following genres: Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations
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A Year of Black Joy 52 Black Voices Share Their Life Passions was written by Jamia Wilson and published by Magic Cat Publishing
A Year of Black Joy 52 Black Voices Share Their Life Passions has 111 pages
Yes it is part of A Year Of series
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