Book description
An uplifting anthology of joyful contributions from 52 contemporary LGBTQ+ voices, including BAFTA-winning actor Miriam Margolyes, Olympic gold medallist Tom Daley and NHS paediatrician and TV presenter Dr Ranj Singh.· Discover the joy of old films with actor Stephen Fry, then find out what his favourite films are· Find the joy of magic with magician Nathan Jones, then learn his vanishing coin magic trick· Experience the joy of drawing comics with cartoonist Lewis Hancox, then learn how to draw your own comic strip· Read about the joy of dancing with TV presenter Dr Ranj Singh, then discover six dazzling dance moves from the Strictly floor· Learn about the joy of swimming with actor Emma D'Arcy, then read her guide to swimming in different ways on different daysWhether 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.A donation to Stonewall will be made for every copy sold. Stonewall is a charity who promote equality and human rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people.Perfect for readers aged 7+:· A joyous tribute to LGBTQ+ achievement today, bringing together 'own voices' to share their life passion. The laughter, joy and power in these pages will leave readers feeling hopeful about their future· Written by award-winning author of books for children and young adults, Simon James Green· Divided into months, each joyful piece is tied to a particular season, event, international day or week, and sits alongside a non-fiction componentWords of praise A Year of Black Joy:'This compendium is perfect for parents and educators looking for fun ways to ignite the imagination, recognize Black achievements, and spotlight lesser-known holidays. An inspiring source of creativity for all readers.' - Kirkus'Full of inspiring humans and Black role models.' - Booktrust
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience