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 that offer readers mirrors and windows. Stories can help us not only navigate our world but also 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 actions and words. I am also a school librarian and I get a kick out of book-matchmaking!
Diverse Children’s Books
12×12 Challenge
Cybils 2012
Category Archives: Book recommendation
Hawk Rising – PPBF, Giveaway and Q & A with Maria Gianferrari
Title: Hawk Rising Author: Maria Gianferrari Illustrator: Brian Floca Publisher: Roaring Brook Press, 2018, June 5th Ages: 3-7 Themes: hawks, raptors, red-tailed hawks, predators Genre: Narrative non-fiction Opening: Father Hawk stretches wide his wings. You stretch your arms as Mars rises red in the sky. Synopsis: … Continue reading
Posted in Blog tour, Book Launch, Book recommendation, conservation, Giveaway, Perfect Picture Book Friday
Tagged A Home fro Bobcat, Bagram Ibatoulline, Brian Floca, Cornell Ornithology Lab, Emily Feinberg, Hawk Rising, hawks, Maria Gianferrari, predators, raptors, red-tailed hawks, Roaring Brook Press
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Pink is For Boys – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Pink is for Boys Author: Robb Perlman Illustrator: Eda Kaban Publisher: Running Press Kids, June 5th 2018 Ages: 4-7 Themes: gender stereotyping, colors, acceptance, inclusion Opening: Pink is for Boys. And girls. Synopsis: This timely and beautiful picture book … Continue reading
Posted in Book recommendation, Perfect Picture Book Friday
Tagged acceptance, colors, Eda Kaban, inclusion, Pink is For Boys, Robb Pearlmann, stereotyping
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LIFELINE – YA novel recommendation
Title: Lifeline Author: Abbey Lee Nash Publisher: Tiny Fox Press, 2018 Ages: 14-18 Themes: addiction, drugs, rehabilitation, substance abuse, recovery center Genre: contemporary fiction Opening: Sudden Death. First game of the season and we are heading into overtime against our arch rivals, The Wolves. … Continue reading
