A Year of Pride and Joy

An uplifting and empowering anthology, A Year of Pride and Joy shares joyful contributions from 52 contemporary LGBTQIA+ voices, including Olympic gold medalist diver Tom Daley, author and historian Blair Imani, and singer Rina Sawayama

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. Each of the 52 entries—one for each week of the year—is tied to a particular season, event, international day, or week.

• Feel the timeless joy of old movies with actor Stephen Fry and discover his all-time favorite classic movies on Global Movie Day.
• Discover the joy of knitting with Olympic gold medalist Tom Daley, then follow a beginner’s step-by-step knitting guide.
• Find the joy of pets with singer Rina Sawayama, then consider which pet is right for you.
• Experience the joy of food with actress Miriam Margolyes, then uncover a recipe to her famous chicken soup with matzo balls.

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.