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.
Diverse Children’s Books
12×12 Challenge
Monthly Archives: July 2011
Serendipity
Definition of SERENDIPITY (from Merriam-Webster dictionary) : the faculty or phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for; also : an instance of this. Examples of SERENDIPITY We found each other by pure serendipity. As they leapfrog from … Continue reading
Pass the Honey!
Irresistibly Sweet Blog Award Last week I was tagged by the dynamic blogger Janice Floyd Durante . Thanks for this cool award, Janice, sorry it has taken some time to reply, but I am traveling in US at present. The rules … Continue reading
My Summer Reading List
OK, don’t laugh! Well not too much! I know this is an unrealistic list, but you have to know how much I am looking forward to going to some large, public ENGLISH-speaking libraries while I am in the US. I … Continue reading
