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: February 2012
Elephant Enigmas in Rhyme – Around the World in 50 Weeks
You may or may not have noticed a certain obsession with elephants of late. I make no apologies for my idolization of these magnificent mammals. Much is maintained about these huge beasts, but how to divide myth from fact? These … Continue reading
Perfect Picture Book Friday – Guess How Much I Love You
I admit it – I am a totally sappy sentimentalist at heart! This book turns me completely gooey inside. While it is obviously for children, I was given a wee board book copy by a dear friend at a time … Continue reading
Illustrator Interview – Rico Schacherl
Last week we were in Israel, but now we mosey along the Mediterranean coast and travel way down the continent of Africa to its tip. Today’s illustrator, and wonderful uTales collaborator, Rico, lives in South Africa. He posts snippets of … Continue reading
Posted in Illustrators, Interview
Tagged Asterix, Calvin & Hobbes, illustrator, Madam and Eve, Maurice Sendak, Oliver Jeffers, Rico Schacherl, Scarry, Sempe, Tintin, uTales
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