One Day in June: A Story Inspired by the Life and Activism of Marsha P. Johnson

One Day in June: A Story Inspired by the Life and Activism of Marsha P. Johnson - Hardcover

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One Day in June: A Story Inspired by the Life and Activism of Marsha P. Johnson - Hardcover

One Day in June: A Story Inspired by the Life and Activism of Marsha P. Johnson - Hardcover

by Tourmaline
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You can sparkle, shimmer, shine - just like Marsha did.

This vibrant and joyful picture book celebrates the legacy of Marsha P. Johnson, a Black trans woman and activist who played an instrumental role during the Stonewall Riots that led to PRIDE month, written by award-winning filmmaker and artist Tourmaline.

You wouldn't even believe the things Saint Marsha used to get up to--she had more of a zest for life than anyone I've ever known, and the biggest heart, too.

It's a hot summer day and New York City is buzzing like a hive of eager honeybees. From Riis Beach to the Flower District, into the West Village and over to the Brooklyn Museum, folks young and old embrace the resolute and love-filled spirit of icon activist Marsha P. Johnson in all that they do.

Told through the eyes of an old friend and with bright, buoyant artwork, this jubilant story celebrates the indelible stamp that Marsha P. Johnson left on New York City and beyond, culminating in a powerful convergence one day in June 2020, when activists from across all five boroughs rallied loudly for Black trans lives.

The spirit of Marsha has never been more alive and present in what we do.
ISBN9780593525371
Author Tourmaline
PublisherG.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
GenreChildren
FormatHardcover
PublishedMay 2025
LanguageENG- English
Pages40
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceKids
Print SizeStandard Print

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One Day in June: A Story Inspired by the Life and Activism of Marsha P. Johnson - Hardcover

One Day in June: A Story Inspired by the Life and Activism of Marsha P. Johnson - Hardcover

By Tourmaline

About Tourmaline

Tourmaline is an award-winning artist, filmmaker, writer, and activist whose work is dedicated to Black trans joy and freedom. She is a TIME 100 Most Influential Person in the World awardee and a Guggenheim Fellow. She has frequently appeared on ABC News, as well as in the New York Times and Vogue. Her art is in the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Tate, and the Getty Museum. She created the critically acclaimed film Happy Birthday, Marsha!, and she has directed Pride campaigns for Dove, Marc Jacobs, and Reebok. She previously worked with Queers for Economic Justice and the Sylvia Rivera Law Project. She lives in Miami, Florida.

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