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
Tag Archives: adoption
In Our Mothers’ House – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Tilte: In Our Mothers’ House Author/illustrator: Patricia Polacco Published by Philomel Books Ages: 7-11 Themes: multi-cultural adoption, family life, community, lesbians, mothers Opening Lines: When my mothers told me about how they brought me home to live with them shortly after I was … Continue reading
Picture Book Perfect Friday – And Tango makes Three
And Tango Makes Three Written by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell, illustrated by Henry Cole Publishers : Simon and Schuster April 2005 Ages 3-8 Themes : penguins, zoos, love as the basis of family life , tolerance, adoption, diversity, homosexuality … Continue reading
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