Synopsis

Brought to you by Penguin.

Narrated by Aurora Burghart, Michael Balogun, Timi Sotire, Munya Chawawa, Travis Alabanza, Richie Brave, Sophia Tassew, Tobi Kyeremateng, Henrie Kwushue, Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, Mayowa Quadri, Athian Akec, Ife Grillo, Rukiat Ashawe, Melz Owusu, Isaac James, Theophina Gabriel, Fopé Ajanaku, Lauryn Green and Ruby Fatimilehin.

Love, literature, friendship, music, carnival, travel, dance, work, nature, food - Black Joy can be found in so many places.

Edited by award-winning journalist Charlie Brinkhust-Cuff and up-and-coming talent Timi Sotire, join twenty-eight inspirational voices in this uplifting and empowering anthology as they come together to celebrate being Black British, sharing their experiences of joy and what it means to them.

With incredible pieces from:

Diane Abbott - Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé - Fopé Ajanaku - Athian Akec - Travis Alabanza - Haaniyah Angus - Rukiat Ashawe - Bukky Bakray - Richie Brave - Munya Chawawa - Ruby Fatimilehin - Theophina Gabriel - Lauryn Green - Ife Grillo - Isaac James - Chanté Joseph - Vanessa Kisuule - Henrie Kwushue - Tobi Kyeremateng - Mikai McDermott - Jason Okundaye - Tope Olufemi - Melz Owusu - Leigh-Anne Pinnock - Mayowa Quadri - Lavinya Stennett - Timi Sotire - Sophia Tassew

An exciting, much-needed collection of writing perfect for readers of Feminists Don't Wear Pink, Slay in Your Lane and Love in Colour.

© Ed. Charlie Brinkhust-Cuff, Timi Sotire 2021 (P) Penguin Audio 2021

About Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff

Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff is an award-winning writer, editor and columnist of Jamaican-Cuban heritage, who focuses on issues surrounding race, feminism, social justice and media. She is the deputy editor of gal-dem, a magazine written and produced exclusively by women of colour and non-binary people of colour aiming to diversify the journalism landscape, and contributes to publications including the Guardian, iPaper and Dazed.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Paul on December 04, 2021

A beautiful expression of numerous, unique and incredibly personal ways we Black British folk can find joy in the experiences that transcend our identities by connecting us to our cultural heritages and communities. What a refreshing read.......more

Goodreads review by Karen on August 15, 2021

Joy is subjective, and each person will recognise it differently. The end feeling may be shared, but what brings that feeling about will be different for everyone. In this collection of essays we are granted an insight into how a varied collection of people define joy. They come from different backgr......more

Goodreads review by Judy on January 19, 2022

A stunning collection of stories - perfect for the audio format but will be amazing in print also I would think. Find your joy……… what a wonderful way to share a story and to live life. And there is so much life and laughter and dancing a diversity shared here in navigating some challenging issues S......more

Goodreads review by Aisha on October 26, 2022

I really ENJOYED this book! all the contributors draw joy from so many different things! From food, to owambe culture, to sports and music, sci-fi, finding another Black British person at work, to reading and writing, there is no shortage of places we can derive Black joy— and no one way to be Black......more

Goodreads review by Shona on September 02, 2021

Black Joy is a beautiful anthology, reminding us of where we find joy in our lives. The writers share their experiences of of joy at first concerts, first kisses and first visits home. Joy is also found in the more permanent and lasting features of life, nature, food, and family traditions. I love t......more