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
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Category Archives: Book recommendation
The Blue Giant. – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: the blue giant Author & Illustrator: Katie Cottie Publisher: Pavilion Children’s books, UK, 2020 Ages: 4-8 Themes: conservation, the ocean, plastic waste, ecology, care for the earth, pollution Synopsis: Meera and her mom are enjoying a break at the seaside. Until a creature … Continue reading
Book Recommendation – Genomics
It’s September 1st and time to delve back into my reviews and musings here on the blog. For those who are regular followers, my cross country road trip, New York to San Francisco, was a blast and I know many … Continue reading
Posted in Book recommendation, nonfiction, young adult
Tagged ancestry, disease, DNA, ethics, forensics, gene sequencing, gene therapy, genome project, genomics, Genomics A Revolution in Health and Gene Discovery, Hans C Anderson, molecular biology, science, Whitney Stewart, YA nonfiction
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Pride Month Book Reviews/PPBF – Mayor Pete
Title: Mayor Pete, the Story of Pete Buttigieg (Who did it first?) Author: Rob Saunders Illustrator: Levi Hastings Publisher: Henry holt and co., 07/21/2020 Ages: 4-8 48 pages Nonfiction: biography Themes: political biography, Pete Buttigieg, political office, office of president, electoral campaigns, millennials, lgbtqia+, mayors, Indiana … Continue reading
