Black joy is . . .The babble and buzz of the barber shop. Chicken and chips after school with
your girls. Stepping foot in your mother country for the very first time. Feeling at one with
nature. Learning to cook souse with your mum. Connecting with the only other Black colleague in
your workplace. Loving and finding complete happiness in your fatness.Joy surrounds us. It can
be found it in the day to day. It's what we live for. So why do we so rarely allow ourselves to
revel in it? This must-read anthology is your invitation to do so - and is a true celebration
of Black British culture in all its glory.Edited by award-winning journalist and former
gal-dem editor-in-chief Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff and up-and-coming talent Timi Sotire
twenty-eight iconic voices speak on what Black joy means to them in this uplifting and
empowering anthology. With essays from:Munya Chawawa -- Leigh-Anne Pinnock -- Diane Abbott --
Jason Okundaye --Bukky Bakray -- Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé -- Lavinya Stennett -- Henrie Kwushue
Chanté Joseph -- Travis Alabanza -- Isaac James -- Sophia Tassew -- Lauryn Green -- Melz Owusu
-- Timi Sotire -- Fope Olaleye -- Richie Brave -- Tope Olufemi -- Athian Akec -- Mikai
Mcdermott -- Ife Grillo -- Rukiat Ashawe -- Mayowa Quadri -- Tobi Kyeremateng -- Haaniyah Angus
-- Theophina Gabriel -- Ruby Fatimilehin -- Vanessa KissuleDiscover this exciting much-needed
celebration of Black culture perfect for readers of Feminists Don't Wear Pink Slay in Your
Lane and Love in Colour.---A refreshing and invigorating burst of joy exploring the beauty in
the nuances of our existence honing in on what propels us forward and establishing a vital
hope - Bolu Babalola author of Love in ColourEvery bit as joyous as the title suggests' -
Candice Carty-Williams author of QueenieA rich gorgeous celebration of the power in embracing
joy - Liv LittleBlack Joy is a delightful celebration of Black Britishness - MashableReader
praise for Black JoyThis collection was INCREDIBLE. It made me laugh made me cry and made me
consider the joy there is to be found in the Black experience something that is so often
missing from media representations. I am not sure how else to review this book apart from to
say that everyone should read it. Everyone. 5 out of 5. Wonderful. Perfect. A breath of fresh
air. A book that everyone needs. - Netgalley reviewer'Black Joy merits a wide readership. It is
a window into a world that too often goes unseen and unheard. There is real joy out there.
Count yourself lucky if you get to share it.' - Netgalley reviewer'Lots of beautiful memories
and moments of joy. Recommended if you've always wanted a view into a different life or if you
just want a little joy in your life for a while.' - Netgalley reviewer'Black Joy is abeautiful
anthology reminding us of where we find joy
