Marley's Pride by Joëlle Retener

Marley's Pride by Joëlle Retener

By Joëlle Retener (author) , DeAnn Wiley (illustrator)

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Marley is a little nonbinary kid with big anxieties.

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 family of colour finding community at Pride, this story features endmatter about the history of Pride, a glossary of LGBTQ+ terms, and a list of resources.

“A Black nonbinary child finds ways to navigate their sensory sensitivities during Pride . . . Joyfully affirming” – Kirkus Reviews, starred review

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

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Marley is a little nonbinary kid with big anxieties. Crowds?

The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Marley's Pride and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-6 years old

Marley's Pride features in the following genres: Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations, PSHE: Sexuality, Gender and Relationships, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Stories about Family and Friends, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Featured Books for 3+ readers

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Marley's Pride was written by Joëlle Retener and published by Barefoot Books Ltd

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