The Center for Fiction Family PRIDE Celebration!

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Saturday, 11:00 am EDT June 10, 2023

J. J. Byrne Playground

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Celebrate Brooklyn Pride with your kiddos and The Center for Fiction at J. J. Byrne Playground in the Family Fun Zone.

In front of the Old Stone House, we’ll be presenting children’s authors starting at 11am with Jessica Love reading from her two picture books, Julián Is a Mermaid and Julián at the Wedding, along with musical guest Melineh Kurdian presented by the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music. At noon, Joanna McClintick will read from her picture book, ‘Twas the Night Before Pride.

Presented with the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music and Brooklyn Pride

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Featuring

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    Jessica Love

    Jessica Love

    Jessica Love is the award winning author & illustrator of Julián Is a Mermaid, Julián at the Wedding, and A Bed of Stars. She studied Visual Art at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and then Drama at The Juilliard School. She lived New York City for 15 years making plays, and now she lives in the Hudson Valley with her husband and son, and makes art.

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    Joanna McClintick

    Joanna McClintick

    Joanna McClintick is a debut author, having published ‘Twas The Night Before Pride in 2022. Joanna is a social worker at the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Center in Manhattan, and lives with her family in Brooklyn.

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    Melineh Kurdian

    Melineh Kurdian

    Melineh Kurdian is a Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter, who brings a unique sense of connection and community to every performance. She’s independently released music throughout the years and toured the US multiple times playing festivals and prides. Recent projects include writing music for the indie film As Good As You, and singing on British folk musician Sam Smith’s latest EP, to be released summer 2023. Melineh lives with her wife and children in Brooklyn.

Featured Books

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    Julián is a Mermaid - Events The Center for Fiction

    Julián Is a Mermaid

    By Jessica Love

    Published by Candlewick Press

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    While riding the subway home from the pool with his abuela one day, Julián notices three women spectacularly dressed up. Their hair billows in brilliant hues, their dresses end in fishtails, and their joy fills the train car. When Julián gets home, daydreaming of the magic he’s seen, all he can think about is dressing up just like the ladies in his own fabulous mermaid costume: a butter-yellow curtain for his tail, the fronds of a potted fern for his headdress. But what will Abuela think about the mess he makes — and even more importantly, what will she think about how Julián sees himself? Mesmerizing and full of heart, Jessica Love’s author-illustrator debut is a jubilant picture of self-love and a radiant celebration of individuality.

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    Julián at the Wedding

    By Jessica Love

    Published by Candlewick Press

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    Julián and his abuela are going to a wedding. Better yet, Julián is in the wedding. Weddings have flowers and kissing and dancing and cake. And this wedding also has a new friend named Marisol. It’s not long before Julián and Marisol set off for some magic and mischief of their own, and when things take an unexpected turn, the pair learns that everything is easier with a good friend by your side. Jessica Love returns with a joyful story of friendship and individuality in this radiant follow-up to Julián Is a Mermaid.

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    'Twas the Night Before Pride

    By Joanna McClintock

    Published by Candlewick Press

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    This joyful picture-book homage to a day of community and inclusion—and to the joys of anticipation—is also a comprehensive history. With bright, buoyant illustrations and lyrical, age-appropriate rhyme modeled on ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, it tackles difficult content such as the Stonewall Riots and the AIDS marches. On the night before Pride, families everywhere are preparing to partake. As one family packs snacks and makes signs, an older sibling shares the importance of the march with the newest member of the family. Reflecting on the day, the siblings agree that the best thing about Pride is getting to be yourself. Debut author Joanna McClintick and Pura Belpré Award–winning author-illustrator Juana Medina create a new classic that pays homage to the beauty of families of all compositions—and of all-inclusive love.

About Brooklyn Conservatory of Music

The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music aims to transform lives and build community through the expressive, educational and therapeutic powers of music.

We envision a world where every New Yorker, regardless of age, income or level of ability, has access to high-quality music instruction and music therapy. We believe that neighborhoods traditionally under-served by New York City cultural institutions need and deserve hands-on musical experiences, and that by creating these opportunities we are building a more vibrant, interconnected city.

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