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.
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Category Archives: Book recommendation
Love Can Come in Many Ways – Perfect Picture/Board Book Friday
Title: Love Can Come in Many Ways Author: Terry Pierce Illustrator: Suzy Ultman Publisher: Chronicle Books., 2020 Ages: 0-3 Themes: love, animals love, human love Genre: novelty board book Synopsis: Love Can Come in Many Ways celebrates the many diverse ways animals, and humans, show … Continue reading
Strongman – Book Recommendation
Title: Strongman The Rise of Five Dictators and the Fall of Democracy Author: Kenneth C. Davis Publisher: Henry Holt and Co., 2020 Ages: 12+ Themes: fascism, Communism, genocide, democracy, communism, Stalin, Mussolini, Mao, Hitler, Saddam Hussein, authoritarianism, Genre: Nonfiction Synopsis: What makes a country … Continue reading
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Love is Love – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Love is Love Author: Fleur Pierets Illustrator: Fatinha Ramos Publisher: Six Foot Press, 2020 Ages: 4-8 32 pages. Genre: nonfiction/fiction Themes: marriage, marriage equality, queer love, love, lgbtqia+, marriage traditions, lesbian couple Opening: We are Fleur and Julian, and we are two women in love. … Continue reading
