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.Easy Sign Up
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Monthly Archives: November 2016
SNOWBIRDS – Book Recommendation
Title: Snowbirds Written by: Crissa-Jean Chappell Published by: Merit Press, January 2017 Themes: Amish, Old Order Amish, Rumspringa, friendship, LARPing Ages: 12+ Reviewed from an ARC, which I received from the publisher in exchange for an impartial review. Opening: All … Continue reading
Posted in Book recommendation, diversity, young adult
Tagged Amish, contempoarry fiction, Crssa-Jean Chappell, Florida, Mennonites, mystery, Old Order, Rumspringa, SNOWBIRDS, wheelchair, young adult novel
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Tell Me A Tattoo Story – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Tell Me a Tattoo Story Written by: Alison McGhee Illustrated by: Eliza Wheeler Published by: Chronicle Books, 2016 Themes/Topics: tattoos, fathers and sons, personal history Suitable for ages: 5-7 Opening: You wanna see my tattoos? Synopsis: This is a modern father-son love story. The … Continue reading
Shadra Strickland – Illustrator Interview
I have been a Shadra Strickland fan for a while and when I saw some of the art for LOVING vs VIRGINIA, I knew I needed to invite her on my blog. [JM] Illustrator or author/illustrator? If the latter, do … Continue reading