Marley’s Pride
Written by Kam Asanyi
Illustrated by DeAnn Wiley
Barefoot Books (2024)
ISBN: 9798888590744
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 experience 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.
Praise for Marley’s Pride
A 2025 American Library Association Stonewall Children’s Honor Book
Bookstagang Best Bookshelf Builders, 2025
2025 Rainbow Book List Top 10
★ “A Black nonbinary child finds ways to navigate their sensory sensitivities during Pride. . . . Joyfully affirming” — Kirkus, starred review
★ “Retener celebrates the communal spirit of Pride in this lively intersectional jaunt” — Publisher’s Weekly, starred review
★ “Here’s a Pride Month picture book that gets it right. . . . A lovely story that provides an accessible vehicle for true understanding of community, love, and pride” — Booklist, starred review
“A rich, inclusive picture book . . . particularly focused on nonbinary identities, which treats sensory issues with warm understanding” — The Guardian