Year of Pride and Joy

By: Simon James Green

Published by Abrams, Incorporated, 2025-05-06

<b>An uplifting and empowering anthology, <i>A Year of Pride and Joy</i> shares joyful contributions from 52 contemporary LGBTQIA+ voices, including Olympic gold medalist diver Tom Daley, author and historian Blair Imani, and singer Rina Sawayama</b><br> <br> <br> <br> Edited by award-winning children's author Simon James Green, this buoyant title celebrates the joy, talent, and contributions of members of the LGBTQIA+ community--and delivers a full year of celebration.<br> <br> <br> <br> Each of the 52 entries--one for each week of the year--is tied to a particular season, event, international day, or week. <ul> <li>Feel the timeless joy of old movies with actor Stephen Fry and discover his all-time favorite classic movies on Global Movie Day.</li> <li>Discover the joy of knitting with Olympic gold medalist Tom Daley, then follow a beginner's step-by-step knitting guide.</li> <li>Find the joy of pets with singer Rina Sawayama, then consider which pet is right for you.</li> <li>Experience the joy of food with actress Miriam Margolyes, then uncover a recipe to her famous chicken soup with matzo balls.</li> </ul> <p><br> <br> Vibrant illustrations are paired with the engaging text. Whether you read an entry a week or pick it up whenever you are feeling in need of joy, this is a book to treasure all year round.</p>