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: May 2013
HURRICANE HUNTERS! Riders on the Storm – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: HURRICANE HUNTERS! Riders on the Storm Written and illustrated by Chris Demarest Published by Margaret K. McElderry Books, 2006 Ages: 7 -11 Themes: hurricanes, research, meteorologists, WC-130 Hercules, weather Nonfiction Opening Lines: A quiet, restful day at a southern shore masks the chaos of … Continue reading
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Tagged aircraft, Chris Demarest, HURRICANE HUNTERS, hurricanes, meteorology, research, weather
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Roland Humphrey is Wearing What? – Book Review
Title: Roland Humphrey is Wearing WHAT? Written by: Eileen Kiernan-Johnson Illustrated by: Katrina Revenaugh Published by: Huntley Rahara Press, 2012 Ages: 4 upwards Themes: peer pressure, gender conformity, tolerance, self-acceptance, Openings Lines: “That’s right,” chimed in Lucy, who readily agreed, … Continue reading
Sir Cumference and the Isle of Immeter -Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Sir Cumference and the Isle of Immeter – a Math Adventure Written by Cindy Neuschwander Illustrated by Wayne Geehan Published by Charlesbridge, 2006 Ages: 8 -13 Themes: math, geometry, medieval times, islands, riddles, adventure, legends, sea serpents, Opening lines: Young … Continue reading
