Marley is a little nonbinary kid with big anxieties. Crowds? Pass. Loud noises? No, thanks.
When their Zaza is up for an award at Pride, they want to go to the parade for the first time with their beloved grandparent. But can Marley overcome their fears? Highlighting the joyful experiences of a queer Black family finding community at Pride, this story features end matter about the history of Pride, endnotes about protests and pronouns, a glossary of LGBTQIA+ terms, and a list of resources.
- Written by Joëlle Retener and illustrated by DeAnn Wiley.
- Dimensions: 10" W x 9.8" L / 25.4 cm W x 24.8 cm L
- Page Count: 32 pages
- Age Range: Ages 3-9 years
Written by Joëlle Retener
Joëlle Retener (they/them) is a Kreyol American children’s author from the Washington, DC, metro area. A proud Spelman College graduate, Joëlle is passionate about sharing stories that celebrate Black pride and Queer joy. When they are not writing, you can find them gardening or tending to their small homestead. Joëlle lives in a cabin in the woods with their partner and three tiny humans.
Illustrated by DeAnn Wiley
DeAnn Wiley (she) is a self-taught illustrator with a Master’s degree in counseling psychology, born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. She advocates for social justice from the intersection of multiple identities — Black, Woman, Queer, and disabled — and she stands in solidarity with communities of which she is not a member. When she is not painting, she’s learning, growing, and healing, with each phase of her journey depicted in her art. DeAnn is the illustrator of Sarah Rising, the Sunday Adventures series, and her author-illustrator debut, Homegrown.
