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: March 2012
Picture Book Perfect Friday – One Pelican at a Time
One Pelican at a Time – A Story of the Gulf Oil Spill Written by Nancy Stewart, art by Samantha Bell Published by Guardian Angel Publishing, 2011 Ages: 5-11 Themes: Gulf Oil spill, pelican, ecology, environmental stewardship Opening/Synopsis: Bella saw the … Continue reading
Illustrator Interview – Tracey Berglund
Tracey and I ‘met’ on a uTales collaboration project, where she casually mentioned in a comment on FB that should I ever be in Brooklyn, she would welcome me chez elle! Of course, she didn’t realize that I have taken … Continue reading
Panda Plight in Poetry
Around the World in 50 weeks takes us to China today! Panda in Plight A giant panda is truly no bear, … Continue reading
