A Year of Black Joy Foreword by David Netto In the intoxicating beauty of

In the intoxicating beauty of its prose and emotional amplitude of its storytelling

Written by film and television critic and New York Times bestselling author Matt Zoller Seitz

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the first in the Time Out of Time duet from Maureen Doyle McQuerry

A Year of Black Joy Foreword by David Netto In the intoxicating beauty ofDiscover a full year of joy, creativity, and brilliance from Black voices around the world. Curated by awardwinning author Jamia Wilson and brought to life with vibrant, fullcolor illustrations by Jade Orlando, A Year of Black Joy gathers 52 contemporary Blackcreators, innovators, thinkers, and visionariesone for every week of the yearto celebrate the passions that bring them alive. From chess strategy to stargazing, beekeeping to baking, storytelling