Black joy is... Climbing to a mountain's summit. Unearthing a fossilised dinosaur. Playing a piece of classical music. Observing a bird's migration.

Celebrate Black life with contributions from 52 cultural luminaries. 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. Contributors include:

Artistic director Davalois Fearon

Florist Hazel Gardiner

Life coach David Hale Sylvester

Musician Nate Holder

Founder of UK Black Pride Lady Phyll

Historian Blair Imani

Scientist Raven the Science Maven

Professor 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

Environmentalist Vanessa Nakate

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

Grandmaster Maurice Ashley

Artist Andrea Pippins

Founder at Black Girls Hike UK Rhiane Fatinikun

Athlete Kare Adenegan

Photographer and filmmaker Nganji Mutiri

Broadcaster Miquita Oliver

Journalist Candice Brathwaite-Aboderin

Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason MBE

Breathwork coach Kathleen Booker

Politician David Lammy

Chef Andi Oliver

Digital creator Phil Calvert

Celebrity hairstylist Yene Damtew

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

Founder of The Angel Investing School Andy Ayim MBE

Rugby Football Union Chairman Thomas Ilube CBE

Conservationist Tolga Aktas

Adventurer Sibusiso Vilane

Historian Advolly Richmond

Crafter Nerissa Pratt