Marley's Pride by Jolle Retener
Marley wants to see their beloved grandparent receive an award at Pride, but how can they overcome their fears of crowds and noise?★ “A Black nonbinary child finds ways to navigate their sensory sensitivities during Pride. . Joyfully affirming” – Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“This sensitive work will be a valuable teaching tool to support children with questions concerning themselves or their friends” – School Library Journal
★ “Retener celebrates the communal spirit of Pride in this lively intersectional jaunt, which respects Marley’s boundaries through open communication” – Publishers Weekly, starred review
"From its bright and colourful cover, Marley’s Pride is a whirlwind of cheer and a celebration of being trans, Black and neurodivergent.” - Inis Magazine
“A helpful and sensitive book to support children with questions they might have about LGBTQ+ issues” – JUNO magazine
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.
DeAnn Wiley (she/her) 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
DeAnn Wiley (she/her) 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
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| ISBN 13 | 9798888590751 |
| ISBN 10 | 8888590757 |
| Title | Marley's Pride |
| Author | Joëlle Retener |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Barefoot Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2024-04-02 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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