One Day in June
A Story Inspired by the Life and Activism of Marsha P. Johnson
$40.60
- Hardcover
40 pages
- Release Date
18 June 2025
Summary
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.
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593525371 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 059352537X |
| Author: | Tourmaline, Charlot Kristensen |
| Publisher: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Imprint: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 18 June 2025 |
| Weight: | 403g |
| Dimensions: | 287mm x 227mm x 10mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
★”A tribute as bright, luxuriant, and giving as Marsha herself.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review★”Tourmaline movingly explains how people still benefit from the figure’s work…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.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review“A lively, lyrical, and evocative picture book.” —Mombian.com
About The Author
Tourmaline
Tourmaline is an award-winning artist, filmmaker, cultural producer, writer, and activist whose work is dedicated to aestheticizing Black trans survival, beauty, and liberation. Tourmaline has been credited with bringing Marsha P. Johnson’s story, previously lost to history, forward in the public eye.
Charlot Kristensen is a Dublin based illustrator, designer, and author. As a Black artist she often depicts underrepresented characters in empowering ways to help change their narratives. Some of her most renowned clients include HuffPost, Google, Penguin Random House and the New York Times. Charlot’s graphic novel, What We Don’t Talk About, published by Avery Hill, is now out.
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