Marley's Pride

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. Awards & Accolades A 2025 American Library Association Stonewall Children's Honor Book Featured on ALA's Rainbow List 2025: Top 10 Books for Younger Readers Bookstagang Best Bookshelf Builders, 2024 2025 Rainbow Book List Top 10 Books for Young Readers 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. Product Dimensions: 10.00 x 9.75 in Page Count: 32 pages Age Range: 3 to 9 years