ACCOMPLISHED CONTRIBUTORS: Curated by a well-known American author and includes contributions from 52 experts with big platforms in the United States, including scientist Raven the Science Maven and chess grandmaster Maurice Ashley.
POSITIVITY NOT TRAUMA: Publishing needs more trauma-free Blackness and this book brings much needed joy and celebration.
A BOOK THAT GIVES BACK: For every copy sold in the United States, ten cents will be donated by Magic Cat to the Black Joy Parade, a “hyper-positive nonprofit that celebrates the Black experience and community’s contribution to history and culture.”
An uplifting and empowering illustrated 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 Lawrence.
Curated 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, AYear of Black Joy is a book to be treasured for years to come.
