A Year of Pride and Joy: LGBTQ+ Voices Share Their Life Passions

Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7

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.

About the Author

Simon James Green is the Carnegie-nominated author of the young adult novels You’re the One That I Want, Alex in Wonderland, Noah Can’t Even, and Noah Could Never. Before becoming an author, Green worked in theater and film in the United Kingdom. He lives in London. Ruth Burrows is a British artist based in Lincolnshire who has worked in the creative industries for over 30 years.