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: Musings
Dreams Don’t Work Unless You Do!
A watershed defines a ridge of land separating waters that then flow into two different bodies. My watershed year was 2011. My shift would take much longer than I hoped, but I’m right in the heart of that new flow—into … Continue reading
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Tagged courage, following dreams, letting go, MFA, New York, Nice, no regrets, SCBWI. writing for children
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2016, Bring it on!
As I reflect on 2015, while I am not where I want to be in several areas yet, I have a boatload of things for which to be grateful! I hope you enjoy my 12 meaningful moments, book highlights and sensory memories … Continue reading
Jo’s Journey 2015 and Welcome Back to the Fall Blog Schedule
“Traveling is never a matter of money, but of courage.”—Paulo Coelho Sometimes it’s financial security that holds us back, other times it’s emotional security, but it takes courage to step outside your front door and head out into the world. … Continue reading
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Tagged California, Colorado, Los Angeles, Maine, Nevada, New Brunswick, Nomad, SCBWI, summer, travel, Utah, writing
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