Marvelous Adventures with Marly and Aerie in Washington D.C.

Marly and Aerie are two guide dogs working across the United States with Juliet and Shawn, who are blind. This adventure takes place in our nations capital, Washington DC, where the dogs guide their handlers as they explore Americas historical monuments. At the National Air and Space Museum, they learn about the first airplane, explore the solar system, and find moon rocks. Their guide work in the hotel displays excellence until Marlys adventures turn upside down. Aeries adventures at the Title Basin keep Shawn on his toes. Racing through the Capital Mall during a thunderstorm surprises their companions at the undeniable abilities of blind people. As always, Shawn, Juliet, and their guides manage to make an impression on everyone they meet.

Author Biography

Born in Colombia and raised in the United States, Juliet Cody built a career as a teacher and mother before losing her vision. Refusing to be defined by blindness, she mastered mobility, Braille, and independent living, becoming a leader in the blind community. She has served on the state board of the National Federation of the Blind, founded local chapters, taught at the Colorado Center for the Blind, and currently leads the San Diego Guide Dogs for the Blind Chapter. Supported by twenty-seven scholarships, she earned both her BA and MA in Literature and Writing. Juliet now travels the country with her guide dog, Marly, alongside her best friend, Shawn, and his guide dog, Aerie-advocating for inclusion and challenging conventions wherever she goes.