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: October 2014
Imani’s Moon – Perfect Picture Book Friday and GIVE-AWAY
Title: Imani’s Moon Written by: JaNay Brown-Wood Illustrated by: Hazel Mitchell Published by: Charlesbridge, Oct. 14th. 2014 Themes/Topics: Maasai, being little, big dreams Suitable for ages: 6-9 Fiction, 32 pages Awards: winner of the NAESP Picture Book Competition Opening: “Look at tiny Imani!” the other children … Continue reading
My ‘Halloweensie’ Entry
I have never been Trick or Treating (is it a verb??) in my life even though the past couple of Halloweens I have been living in the US. In 2012, Halloween fell just post Hurricane Sandy while I was living … Continue reading
Interview with JaNay Brown-Wood and Hazel Mitchell, creators of Imani’s Moon
One of the fun things of being friends with illustrators is getting sneak-peaks at art spreads before the book is published. I fell in love with this story back last Christmas when Hazel was busy working on the front cover, … Continue reading
Posted in author, Illustrators, Interview, Perfect Picture Book Friday
Tagged Charlesbridge, Hazel Mitchell, Imani's Moon, interviews, JaNay Brown-Wood, Maasai, picture books, Toby
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