7014-A WESTMORELAND AVE
TAKOMA PARK, MARYLAND
20912
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Joëlle Retener for “Marley’s Pride” Sunday Storytime!
April 7 @ 9:30 am - 10:00 am
Free
Marley wants to see their beloved grandparent receive an award at Pride, but how can they overcome their fears of crowds and noise? 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.
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.
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