Joanna Marple
In my 20's, with only my guitar and a rucksack, I wandered the continents, immersing myself in the lives of some wonderful people, projects and stories, which changed the way I view my responsibility to others and this earth. Right now I'm a European transplant in the US who writes books for children and young adults. Stories can help us not only navigate our world but can connect us to others, and allow us to inspire and help each other. I believe that equity and empathy should be at the core of our all actions, words, and stories. I am also a school librarian and I get a kick out of book-matchmaking! And I use the pronouns she/her.Easy Sign Up
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Monthly Archives: May 2011
FRANCE M-O
Monet to Matisse One cannot speak of France, especially Provence, without falling under the charm of her art and artists. For over a century, artists of every style and school have flocked to Provence in search of vivacious colors and … Continue reading
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Tagged Aix, Antibes, Arles, artists, Cezanne, Fauvism, Impressionism, Matisse, Monet, Napoleon, Nice, Opera, Picasso, Provence, Renoir, Surrealism, van Gogh
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Muth and Zen
John J Muth is an author/illustrator whom I appreciate very much for the accessible, philosophical content in many of his picture books, and his belief in not dumming down material for children. I personally think he writes children’s books for … Continue reading
Loggerhead Sea Turtles
Many of you know that the protected, threatened, Loggerhead sea turtles will be nesting on Atlantic beaches during these spring months, with hatchlings emerging in late summer. Females crawl up their beach each night to dig nests and lay clutches … Continue reading