Marley's Pride -- Jo?le Retener, Hardcover

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


Author: Jo?le Retener
Publisher: Barefoot Books
Published: 04/02/2024
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 9.92h x 10.16w x 0.39d
ISBN: 9798888590744
Audience: Ages 9-12

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2024
School Library Journal 04/01/2024 pg. 122
Publishers Weekly 04/01/2024

About the Author
Jo?le Retener (they/them) is a Kreyol American children's author from the Washington, DC, metro area. A proud Spelman College graduate, Jo?le 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. Jo?le 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