It's the last day of Pride, and it seems fitting that I get to celebrate my Stonewall Honor today! Will share more ALA highlights soon, but for now, gifting you this beautiful handmade card created by my dear soul sibling @awildword.bsky.social. #queersky #pride #chosenfamily

Help me pick a new headshot. A or B? I'm partial to A cuz I look dapper AF 😁.

To all of those who must go through unimaginable lengths to have their basic needs met this book is 4u. A special thanks to my agent @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social , my editor Valery Badio, and my illustrator Alex Aldrich Barrett, none of this would be possible w/o u.

Writer's life= getting to create a fashion mood board for the fat fabulous star of my forthcoming picture book MADINA'S BIG, FABULOUS, WIN. Y'all this process is giving me LIFE. Here's my favorite image so far.

Marley and Zaza are officially 1! I'm not sure what I expected when this 📖came into the world. I certainly couldn't have imagined the outpouring of love and support that it's received. I hope that it continues to find it's way in2 the hands of those who need it. #kidlit #transjoy #edusky

Happy birthday to my 2nd book baby. Gorgeously illustrated by the amazing @sarahandersonwalsh.bsky.social, this board book showcases the real USA: oozing w/ queer+disability+BIPOC+religious rep. Diversity and inclusion at its finest. #kidlit #kidlitcommunity #TLsky

Community looks like strangers buying bulk copies of my book to spread joy to trans and non binary people struggling right now. This is resistance. This is community care. Kindness is alive and well, we just have to search for it a little harder. #marleyspride #transjoy #kidlit #joyisresistance

This honor reminds me that joy is resistance. It's what grounds us in times of despair & what will move us through the darkness. TY for sharing in my #queerjoy 2day.

Big thnx to the committee+ @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social, Deann Wiley & @barefootbooks.bsky.social. This wouldn't be possible w/o you.

I'm Joëlle, your friendly neighborhood Black Kreyol, non binary, disabled, #kidlit author. I ❤️ k-dramas, cats and all the 🟢 witch sh*t.

Welcome to my slice of the blue 🦋.

checkin' in. how's everyone holding up after this rough week? how are you caring for yourselves? I've been snuggling with the babies, cuddling w the kitties, crocheting like my life depends on it and leanin on community like a mofo. #communitycare #selfcare #fiberarts

Because we could all use a bit of joy right now. Calling all of my beautiful FAT folx. This 1 is 4u.

Shout out to my dope agnt, the legendary
@jmcgowanbks.bsky.social & amazing editor Regan Winter.
#fatfiercefabulous #madinasbigfabulouswin #disney
#writingcommunity #picturebooks
#fatisbeautiful

Gearing up for a read-aloud of my debut PB. So nerv-excited.

When u have big writing goals 4 the weekend but your #chronicillness has other things in store 4 u…#spoonie