‘Beautiful . . . Donna’s words melt me’ – Davina McCall

Joy Chose You is a beautiful, colour-illustrated collection of Donna’s most-loved poems to bring more joy into our imperfect lives. When we allow joy to wrap her quiet warmth around us we find ourselves opening up to more life, love and light.

With poems such as ‘Joy Comes Back’, ‘Happy’ and ‘Unstoppable’, as well as 20 new poems, including ‘This Little Moment’, ‘Love Wins’ and ‘A Little Weird’, Donna’s wise words help us find hope in the dark, calm amid worry and greater joy in the beauty of living.

‘Beautiful . . . Donna’s words melt me’ – Davina McCall

Joy Chose You is a beautiful, colour-illustrated collection of Donna’s most-loved poems to bring more joy into our imperfect lives. When we allow joy to wrap her quiet warmth around us we find ourselves opening up to more life, love and light.

With poems such as ‘Joy Comes Back’, ‘Happy’ and ‘Unstoppable’, as well as 20 new poems, including ‘This Little Moment’, ‘Love Wins’ and ‘A Little Weird’, Donna’s wise words help us find hope in the dark, calm amid worry and greater joy in the beauty of living.

This enchanting poetry collection serves as a compassionate guide through the journey of childhood, crafted with wisdom and warmth by No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author Donna Ashworth.

“Brilliantly reflective, awakening and full of comfort. This is an offering of beauty.” – Giovanna Fletcher

The perfect gift for any parent to share with their child, Words Can Fly is a beautifully illustrated keepsake, adorned with a gold foiled cover.

Each poem explores what’s most important in young lives – family, friendships, school and the world around us – encouraging a growth mindset that fosters empathy and builds resilience. Through its heartfelt verses, children are inspired to celebrate their unique identities, embrace curiosity, and discover the transformative power of kindness and compassion.

A timeless addition to any young reader’s bookshelf, Words Can Fly offers a treasure trove of poems that will be cherished, revisited, and shared for years to come.

[Words Can Fly was a Sunday Times bestseller w/e 7th June 2025]

‘Amazing . . . Donna’s words speak to my heart’ Davina McCall

To the Women is a celebration of the beauty, strength and joy of being a woman. A love letter to our deep capacity to love, rage, fear and rebuild, Donna Ashworth reminds us that we are stronger when we come together and unstoppable when we accept ourselves. With poems such as ‘Be That Woman’, ‘Take Up Space’, ‘When One Woman Screams’, ‘There Will Be Days’ and ‘To the Woman Who Thinks She Isn’t Good Enough’, Donna helps us find comfort, inspiration and courage in the many roles we play in life as daughters, guides, mothers and friends.

Originally self-published in 2020 with 48 poems, this beautiful gift hardback edition has been fully revised and updated complete with over 70 new poems. Full of wisdom and comfort every woman needs to hear, Donna helps us see that we’re never walking alone.

PRAISE FOR DONNA ASHWORTH

‘Powerful and comforting … Donna’s words could change your life.’ DAWN FRENCH

‘Absolutely beautiful … whenever I’m feeling lost, I reach for Donna Ashworth’s words and feel found.’ BRYONY GORDON

‘Some people have the Bible by their bed. Others a self-help manual. I have Donna Ashworth.’ SUSANNAH CONSTANTINE

‘Donna’s writing calms me down, lifts me up, inspires and enlightens. She makes women feel good about themselves and that’s my type of girl!’ DENISE WELCH

Start every day with Donna Ashworth by your side in this beautiful, interactive daily journal. With uplifting poems, guiding words, wise insights, perspective shifts and understanding on every page, Donna will accompany you throughout the year to help you embrace life in all its messy wondrousness.

Donna also encourages you to explore your own words and writing to help you ride each wave this life sends your way, helping you find beauty and wonder on days the world scares you, comfort and patience when sadness is visiting, and courage and hope when you can’t see the light. She also gently steers you back to love yourself, as you are, and to see that, no matter what you experience in this world, you are never alone.

Every day is a journey and it starts with you.