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: January 2012
The Elephant Scientist – Around the World in 50 Weeks
This book combines not only my interest in animals, especially those endangered, but also takes place in a beautiful and little known part of the world, Namibia. The Etosha national park nestles in the north of the nation, in part … Continue reading
Picture Book Perfect Friday – How Much is a Million?
How much is a Million by David M. Schwartz, pictures by Steven Kellogg Published by Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd Books in 1985 Ages 2-10 Themes: Concept Book on large numbers Opening/Synopsis: “If one million kids climbed onto one another’s … Continue reading
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Tagged billion, concept picture books, Large numbers, mathematics, million, teaching resources, trillion
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Illustrator Interview with Anil Tortop
Anil is my interviewee today, and #3 in this series. As promised, these illustrators will come from all over the world so, for several, English is not their mother tongue. On the very rare occasion they make an error, I … Continue reading
