Black joy is... The babble & buzz of the barber shop. Chicken & 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 & 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 – & is a true celebration of Black British culture in all its glory. Edited by award-winning journalist, & former gal-dem editor-in-chief, Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff & up-&-coming talent Timi Sotire, twenty-eight iconic voices speak on what Black joy means to them in this uplifting & empowering anthology. With essays from: Munya Chawawa
- Leigh-Anne Pinnock
- Diane Abbott
- Jason Okundaye— Bukky Bakray
- Faridah Abike-Iyimide
- Lavinya Stennett
- Henrie Kwushue Chante 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 Kissule “A refreshing & invigorating burst of joy, exploring the beauty in the nuances of our existence, honing in on what propels us forward, & establishing a vital hope” – BOLU BABALOLA, author of Love in Colour “ Every bit as joyous as the title suggests’” CANDICE CARTY-WILLIAMS, author of Queenie “A rich, gorgeous celebration of the power in embracing joy” LIV LITTLE “ Black Joy is a delightful celebration of Black Britishness” MASHABLE























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“ So tell me, Mitch – are you in?” Thrown out of the SAS, Mitch thinks his days as a Special Forces soldier are well & truly over. But when he is approached by an undercover unit setting out on a dangerous mission, he must make a choice. The mission: to rescue a West African freedom fighter, kidnapped by a gang of ruthless bandits who will stop at nothing to get what they want. The squad: five elite Black Ops soldiers – Gaz, Two Moons, Tug, Benny & Nelson. Codename: Delta Unit. Is Mitch the right man for the job? Does he have what it takes to win the trust of these five strangers & survive deep in the danger zone? ...

Engl&, 1605. Twelve-year-old Tom must save his father from hanging. He falls in with a mysterious stranger, the Falcon, who promises to help – but can he be trusted? Soon, Tom faces a terrible mission: secure his father’s release & stop the assassination of the king … ...

The passionate story of Wuthering Heights reimagined in a savage land of wizardry, where Damek’s brooding love for a young witch sparks off a lifelong quest for revenge. ...

Inspire students with the story of how one of Britain&8217;s best-loved children&8217;s authors started out on the road to success! This fantastic biography

Includes:: Malorie Blackman&8217;s tips on becoming a successful writer, & follows the many steps she took to learn a writer&8217;s craft.

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Prepare to enter a world of magicians, enchanted forests, talking animals & wicked witches… Here are six magical stories to thrill & enchant you. Watch Blackberry Blue rise from the bramble patch; follow Emeka the pathfinder on his mission to save a lost king; join Princess Desire as she gallops across the Milky Way on her jet-black horse. These beautifully written & original stories will delight readers of all ages, & the stunning illustrations by Richard Collingridge will take your breath away. Supplied as a pack of 30 copies. ...

Prepare to enter a world of magicians, enchanted forests, talking animals & wicked witches… Here are six magical stories to thrill & enchant you. Watch Blackberry Blue rise from the bramble patch; follow Emeka the pathfinder on his mission to save a lost king; join Princess Desire as she gallops across the Milky Way on her jet-black horse. These beautifully written & original stories will delight readers of all ages, & the stunning illustrations by Richard Collingridge will take your breath away. Supplied as a pack of six copies. ...

He can never stop running. They think he&8217;s a terrorist &8211; all because of a book. He thought they were wrong to ban them. What harm could a book do? But then he read one &8211; & now he&8217;s committing murder. Now he knows: books are dangerous. ...

A gripping World War Two drama from the master storyteller & multi-award-winner Robert Swindells. Life in a small village is boring now that the war is over, leaving an ugly hangover of rationing, bomb damage & war losses. So when a group of children hear of some treasure hidden in the village, things start to seem a bit more interesting. But then two strangers turn up in the village &8211; & they&8217;ve heard of the treasure too&8230; ...

One day, Jimmy goes to the cinema & loses track of time. When he leaves, it’s dark – then the sirens start. It’s a bombing raid! When he finally gets home, he discovers there’s no home to go to. It’s been bombed out & his family are nowhere to be found. How will Jimmy survive alone on the dangerous streets of London? ...