A joy-filled collection of contributions from 52 cultural luminaries from around the world. Discover the joy of chess with Grandmaster Maurice Ashley, then learn the moves of the game. Find the joy in stories with award-winning author Patrice Lawrence, then gather the tools to write your own. Experience the joy of food with renowned chef Andi Oliver, then follow a recipe to make a delicious dish. Whether you read an entry a week, or dip into it whenever you are feeling in need of joy, this is a book to treasure all year round. The 52 contributions: Artistic director Davalois Fearon, Florist Hazel Gardiner, Life coach David Hale Sylvester, Musician Nate Holder, Founder of UK Black Pride Lady Phyll, Conservationist Tolga Aktas, Scientist Raven the Science Maven, Linguist John McWhorter, Author Patrice Lawrence, Activist Tabitha St. Bernard-Jacobs, Chef Amanda Yee, Poet Lemn Sissay OBE, Meterologist Alex Wallace, Producer and storyteller Laura Henry-Allain MBE, Interior designer Michelle Ogundehin, Artist Tatyana Fazlalizadeh, Doctor Ronx Ikharia, Gardener Tayshan Hayden-Smith, Illustrator Jade Orlando, Student Chantale Zuzi, Biologist Gillian Burke, Oceanographer Bethanie Edwards, Beekeeper Samantha Foxx, Professor Birgitta Johnson, Lifestyle blogger Marie Lahai, Comedian Inel Tomlinson, Entrepreneur Andy Ayim MBE, Grandmaster Maurice Ashley, Artist Andrea Pippins, Athlete Anne Wafula Strike, Photographer and filmmaker Nganji Mutiri, Broadcaster Miquita Oliver, House Dogge Founder Angela Medlin, Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason MBE, Breathwork coach Kathleen Booker, Politician David Lammy, Chef Andi Oliver, Digital creator Phil Calvert, Celebrity hairstylist Yene Damtew, Architect Sade Akinsanya, Space Scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Birdwatcher David Lindo, Palaeontologist Dr. Lisa White, Archaeologist Ayana Omilade Flewellen, Co-founder of Stemettes Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE, Podcasters Dr. Samantha Coleman & Sandria Washington, Rugby Football Union Chairman Thomas Ilube CBE, Climate Justice Activist Vanessa Nakate, Zookeeper Jungle Jordan, Adventurer Sibusiso Vilane, Historian Advolly Richmond, Crafter Nerissa Pratt. A donation to BLAM UK will be made for every copy sold. BLAM UK are committed to ensuring that the Black-British community is recognised, represented and appreciated.

The world can seem a scary place to live. Worries and fears about our planet and the impact of human behaviours are widely discussed. But you can help!

Activists Assemble ― Save Your Planet details the major current environmental issues, why they occur, and how they can be resolved. Written by Ben Hoare and beautifully illustrated by Jade Orlando, discover how and why the world is getting hotter, the consequences of deforestation, and the impact of too many vehicles. Become a real-life super hero and help to protect the environment - from quick and easy fixes to changes that could have a long-term global effect. Meet the famous faces leading the way in the worldwide crusade to be more environmentally friendly and take the quiz to find out just how green you truly are. . . and could be. This is our planet ― we can save it!

An activity section gives readers the opportunity to explore environmentalism further: they can test their eco-hero knowledge, start important conversations using the 'discussion time' questions, as well space to write down their thoughts and observations.

A warm and witty celebration of the lives of amazing Black women. What will Maya be when she grows up? A rocket scientist like Annie Easley? An Olympic athlete like Alice Coachman? A brain surgeon like Alexa Canady? In this heart-warming and funny story, Maya discovers the achievements of some incredible Black women . . . but it's a brave Nigerian princess who really captures her imagination! This uplifting and empowering picture book is the perfect gift for any young reader.

A beautiful, celebratory and joyful book of bedtime stories. Written and illustrated by Black creators, with a foreword by Candice Brathwaite, Bedtime Stories showcases a curated collection of tales from Black history, based on important figures and events from around the world. Each story is the ideal length to read at bedtime as well as any moment when young readers are looking for an inspirational read! Features one young reader's winning entry from the Cocoa Boy and Cocoa Girl magazines competition An empowering and celebratory gift Perfect for any child wanting to learn more about history's untold stories A beautiful keepsake book - a gift for a lifetime Written by Ify Adenuga, Ryan Crawford, Alex Falase-Koya, Mahamed Hashi, Ashley Hickson-Lovence, Nansubuga Isdahl, Jade Mutyora, Reggie Nelson and Wendy Shearer. Illustrated by Lucy Farfort, Anastasia Magloire Williams, Jade Orlando, Amanda Quartey, Paul Kellam and Richy Sanchez Alaya.

A perfect picture book about perseverance, overcoming challenges, and working hard to achieve your goals! Sydney learns to conquer her fear of public speaking at school, in this affectionate father-daughter story referencing inspiring role models who dealt with similar issues. Sydney wants to be a great leader when she grows up. There's just one problem--when she tries to speak in front of the class, she gets nervous, and the words just won't come out. Readers will cheer for Sydney as "No, I can't" changes to "Yes, I can!" Sydney's journey includes practice; encouragement from her loving dad; and a dose of inspiration from such luminaries as Shirley Chisholm, Carol Moseley Braun, Condoleezza Rice, and Kamala Harris.

"It distils the fierce heartache of racist injustice as well as a passionate sense of joy and hope for the future." The Guardian "From the pain of systemic racism to the hope of the future, it's an honest but largely uplifting read, aimed at children particularly." Evening Standard "A series of clever and witty illustrations matched with informative text guides the reader through a series of situations where they might encounter prejudice, and how to form strategies to overcome a situation before it becomes a problem." The Independent "This beautiful book also serves as a brilliant directory of work from black illustrators." BookTrust This groundbreaking picture book is a lyrical, inspirational exploration of growing up Black, written by award-winning illustrator Dapo Adeola, and brought to life by some of the most exciting Black illustration talents working today. Remember to dream your own dreams Love your beautiful skin You always have a choice This book addresses - honestly, yet hopefully - the experiences Black children face growing up with systemic racism, as well as providing hope for the future, delivering a powerful message to a new generation of dreamers. It's a message that is both urgent and timeless - and offers a rich and rewarding reading experience for every child. To mirror the rich variety of the Black diaspora, this book showcases artwork from Dapo and 18 incredible Black illustrators in one beautiful, powerful, and cohesive reading experience.

Gratefulness begins with babies! On every page of this beautiful board book, Jade Orlando's charming illustrations invite little ones to give thanks to their favorite farm friends. From thanking cows for their milk and bees for their honey to thanking sheep for a wooly sweater and the garden for yummy carrots, this sweet book teaches the youngest readers to celebrate and feel grateful for the simple gifts of the farm.

Ally Baby Can is a rhyming paper-over-board picture book series that introduces allyship and activism to tiny changemakers! In Ally Baby Can: Be an Eco-Activist, readers will learn effective ways to save our best friends: humanity, wildlife, and planet earth. Ally Baby Can models how young kids can stand up for our planet, and all who live here, and make environmentally friendly choices. Extensive back matter includes important guidelines for action, a kid-friendly reading list, and other helpful resources for baby and you. It is never too early to learn about ways to change our world.

Introduce your little computer scientist to the essential coding basics and turn their everyday world into an extraordinary learning adventure! Written by an expert, I Can Code: IF/THEN uses simple text, colorful illustrations, and interactive flaps to help little ones discover the building blocks of coding all around them! As they follow along with an adorable story about cause and effect, they'll explore fundamental concepts like conditions, rules, and logic-and have fun doing it. Educators are saying every child needs to know the basics of coding-and this book will get them started as early as possible!

Ally Baby Can books introduce allyship to tiny change-makers! Perfect for shared reading with an adult. Ally Baby Can: Be Antiracist models how young kids can stand up for members of the BIPOC community in the fight against systemic racism. Extensive back matter includes important guidelines for allyship, a kid-friendly reading list, and other helpful resources for baby and you. It is never too early to learn about ways to change our world.

A warm and witty celebration of the lives of amazing Black women. What will Maya be when she grows up? A rocket scientist like Annie Easley? An Olympic athlete like Alice Coachman? A brain surgeon like Alexa Canady? In this heart-warming and funny story, Maya discovers the achievements of some incredible Black women . . . but it's a brave Nigerian princess who really captures her imagination! This uplifting and empowering picture book is the perfect gift for any young reader.