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

★ "A Black nonbinary child finds ways to navigate their sensory sensitivities during Pride . . . Joyfully affirming" - Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"This sensitive work will be a valuable teaching tool to support children with questions concerning themselves or their friends" - School Library Journal

★ "Retener celebrates the communal spirit of Pride in this lively intersectional jaunt, which respects Marley's boundaries through open communication" - Publishers Weekly, starred review

"From its bright and colourful cover, Marley's Pride is a whirlwind of cheer and a celebration of being trans, Black and neurodivergent." - Inis Magazine

"A helpful and sensitive book to support children with questions they might have about LGBTQ+ issues" - JUNO magazine