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: June 2012
Illustrator Interview with Roberta Gallagher-Rivera
Roberta is of Irish descent, and even has her own family shield (as I do on both sides of the family). What can I say, except I am a great believer that the clans should stick together (and drink together)! … Continue reading
Interview with Virginia McKenna
Virginia McKenna with ‘Girl’ in the 1966 Film – Born Free I first discovered Virginia McKenna and her wonderful husband, Bill Travers, through watching the 1969 film Ring of Bright Water, around the age of ten. It is a scenically … Continue reading
Posted in Interview
Tagged Bill Travers, Born Free, lions, otters, Ring of Bright Water, Virginia McKenna, Zoo Check
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A-Z Endangered Species Haikus – D, E & F
Continuing this series of haikus to introduce you to some lesser known endangered species. I am trying to present a variety of animals from different nations. Today I have a mammal from West and Central Africa, a bird from North … Continue reading
Posted in poetry
Tagged drill, Egyptian Vulture, Endangered Species, Florida Bog Frog., Haiku
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