A Year of Black Joy
52 Black Voices Share Their Life Passions
New York : Magic Cat Publishing, 2023.
Format: Book
Description: 112 pages : Full-color illustrations throughout ; 27 cm
An uplifting and empowering anthology of joyful contributions from 52 contemporary Black voices, including chess grandmaster Maurice Ashley, scientist Dr. Raven the Science Maven, and award-winning author Patrice LawrenceCurated by award-winning author Jamia Wilson, A Year of Black Joy celebrates the joy, talent, and contributions of 52 Black people from around the world. By sharing the many layers and dimensions of Black life and contributions that exist outside of trauma, readers of all backgrounds will be empowered to share their joy too. Each contributor is an expert in their own field, and the book covers a multitude of topics, from astrology and astronomy to beekeeping and baking. The collection includes an entry for every week of the year, and each contribution is tied to a particular season, event, or celebration. An illustrated, nonfiction component to each entry-such as a guide to healing plants or a tour of the night sky-lets readers dive further into the activity. Presented in a beautiful hardcover format and featuring stunning full-color illustrations from Jade Orlando, this is a book to be treasured for years to come.
Subjects:
Black people -- Juvenile literature.
Self-realization -- Juvenile literature.
Success -- Juvenile literature.
Black people -- Juvenile literature.
Self-realization -- Juvenile literature.
Success -- Juvenile literature.
ISBN:
9781419767784
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
C SOCIAL SCI Wil | Sandhills Indoors | Children's NonFiction | Out (Due: 5/28/2024) |