Molly jumps out of bed and runs across her room with a big smile and arms raised.
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Gillian Reid, Illustration for Molly’s Tuxedo by Vicki Johnson (Little Bee Books). © 2023 Gillian Reid.

Special Storytime: Vicki Johnson and Gillian Reid

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Molly wants to look her best for picture day, and what looks better than a tux?

Join us for a fun-filled story time with author Vicki Johnson and illustrator Gillian Reid as they share their new book, Molly’s Tuxedo!

Molly’s school picture day is coming up, and she wants to have a perfect portrait taken to hang on their wall. Her mom has picked out a nice dress for her, but Molly knows from experience that dresses are trouble. They have tight places and hard-to-reach zippers, and worst of all, no pockets! Luckily, she has the perfect thing to save picture day—her brother’s old tuxedo! But mom doesn’t want her to wear a tuxedo in the photo; she thinks Molly looks best in the dress. Can Molly find the courage to follow her heart and get her mom to realize just how awesome she’d look in a tux? This book highlights a gender nonconforming main character and is published in partnership with GLAAD to accelerate LGBTQ inclusivity and acceptance.

Book signing to follow program. Can’t make the event? You may reserve signed books online.

Molly's Tuxedo Educator Guide
Who You'll Meet
Author Vicki Johnson

Vicki Johnson

Vicki Johnson is a children’s book author, and a former band nerd, White House staffer, and nonprofit director, among other life adventures. She is a Lambda Literary Fellow, and a proud first-generation graduate of Smith College. She lives in a historic log cabin in West Virginia where she tends to her three cats, two dogs, and one college kid. She never wears dresses.
Author website
Artist Gillian Reid

Gillian Reid

Gillian Reid is a children’s book illustrator, character designer, and life drawing teacher. Originally from the UK, she now lives in Canada with her partner and two cats. She loves to draw, go to the movies and practice yoga. She likes to dress mostly in black and hopes to add a black tuxedo and bow tie to her wardrobe soon!
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Molly's Tuxedo