One Day in June
A Story Inspired by the Life and Activism of Marsha P. Johnson
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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.
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In front of a purple timepiece whose design resembles the Riis Park Memorial Clock, a crowd enjoys the surf and sand. "Marsha sure does love this scene," an unnamed narrator declares, "Do you know about Marsha?" The following pages introduce activist Marsha P. Johnson (1945–1992), a Black trans woman, describing in reverent lines and anecdotes the way she moved through the world—she "loved people just as they were, and she had a good time doing it." Tourmaline movingly explains how people still benefit from the figure's work, and how Johnson's dedication to creating change by showing up for others "has never been more alive." Alternating between historical scenes and depictions of a modern-day protest at the Brooklyn Museum, Kristensen's electric-hued illustrations focus solidly on community, affectionately painting Johnson as a larger-than-life star who passed her deep knowledge to others. An author's note concludes. Ages 4–8.
