Mesmerized by their beauty, all of Julian's thoughts are consumed by wanting to be a mermaid, too, but he is afraid of what his abuela might think. 'While on the subway with his abuela, Julian notices three mermaids. A remarkable debut that should be sashaying off the shelves, it will particularly appeal to those parents and carers with a penchant for RuPaul's Drag Race.' - The Guardian Online ' Julian Is a Mermaid is fabulous in every sense.

Perfect as a tie-off to Pride month, and to get you in the mood for carnival season, it's a lesson in self-love for all ages!' - Pride magazine 'If there's one thing you check out this month make it this delightful children's book it'll make you want to read it to any young'un in your life immediately. This book is a luminous carnival of joy.' - Attitude 'Capturing the simple, joyful playfulness of a gender creative young boy and his wonderful grandmother this is one of the most heart-moving and beautifully illustrated children's picture books we've ever read. 'Beautiful Magnificent Lovely Magical Gorgeous.' - RuPual of RuPaul's Drag Race Alongside Julian, readers learn that anyone can be a mermaid: All it takes is love and acceptance, a little imagination and a big swishy tail.' - The New York Times Book Review 'This is Jessica Love's debut picture book, and every choice she makes - the spare text, a color palette both muted and lively, full-bleed pages that make even subway cars and apartment rooms feel as expansive as the ocean - imbues the story with charm, tenderness and humor. Julian invents a tail and flowing hair, and Nana's acceptance, as she accompanies him on a wild parade of mermaids, will leave the reader filler with joy.' - The Guardian In the bravura feat of understated storytelling, the richness of Julian's free-floating imagination is caught in images layered with colour, movement, muscle and life, celebrating black and Latino experience. 'The stand-out title this month is a picture book, Julian Is a Mermaid by Jessica Love. 'Celebratory and ground-breaking.' - The Sunday Times Culture/The Sunday Times Ireland

Julián Is a Mermaid by Jessica Love