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
Cybils 2012
Category Archives: conservation
No-Plastics October – Musings Week 2
Plastic reduction in my own little world has gone well this week. I have spent less than normal. In part because I am using up food wrapped in plastic in the freezer, but much because of truly making everything from … Continue reading
What A Waste – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Another review in my focus on plastic pollution this month. This one targets older kids than last Fridays, and is broader than just plastic pollution, but a real winner. Title: What a Waste, trash, recycling and protecting our planet Author: Jess … Continue reading
Posted in Book recommendation, children's books, Children's literature, conservation, nonfiction, Perfect Picture Book Friday
Tagged children's books, community., conservation, deforestation, DK publishing, environment, getting involved What A waste, our planet, plastic scrap, plastics, pollution, recycling, recycling and protecting our planet, refuse, single-use plastics, solutions, sustainability, waste, waste management
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Plastic-Free October Musings Week1
With just one week under my belt in my plastic-free month, there is SO much to say, but I will just try and share some highlights and keep this zippy. Plastic is derived from fossil fuels, making the material a … Continue reading
Posted in conservation, Musings
Tagged biodegradable, local produce, plastic-free month, plastics, re-using, recycling, single-use plastics, zero waste
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