Program Description
Event Details
Join children’s book author Joëlle Retener (they/them) as they read from their colorful new picture book ‘Marley’s Pride.’ Coloring sheets and bookmarks will be available at the event as well as signed books to purchase.
About Marley's Pride
★ “A Black nonbinary child finds ways to navigate their sensory sensitivities during Pride” – Kirkus Reviews, starred review
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 endmatter about the history of Pride, a glossary of LGBTQ+ terms, and a list of resources.
About 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.