I Promise

by Catherine Hernandez and Syrus Marcus Ware (illustrator) Arsenal Pulp Press 10/15/2019, hardcover SKU: 9781551527796   Catherine Hernandez's debut novel Scarborough was shortlisted for a Lambda Literary Award, the Edmund White Award for Debut Fiction, and the Trillium Prize, Ontario's richest literary award. Her latest, I Promise, is a beautiful tribute to the resiliency of diverse families. Featuring tender-hearted illustrations by renowned artist Syrus Marcus Ware, I Promise captures with love and honesty the intimate moments of parenting in all their messy glory -- from dealing with a kid who doesn't want to brush their teeth to looking under the bed for monsters to cuddling after a long day. This charming picture book showcases the many shapes, sizes, and colors that families come in, emphasizing that every queer family starts with the sacred promise to love a child. Author: Syrus Marcus Ware is a Vanier Scholar, visual artist, activist, curator, and educator. Syrus's work explor