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
Monthly Archives: March 2011
Reading Rocks!
Forget “Beam me up Scotty.” Reading can transport me more rapidly than any time machine to another world, another dimension, another place. For me a book affords me this trip in a manner no movie can. I start to … Continue reading
Writing@Reading Question day 5
Check out this great badge from Elizabeth Dulemba. Today’s post was a tip off from Beth at elizabethannewrites. I love all the links and connections one makes in the Kidslit blogosphere, so thanks Beth 😉 At Share a Story Shape a … Continue reading
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Picture Book Reviews-Books 13-15
The Read To Me Picture Book Challenge Books 13, 14 and 15 Today’s selection was just a random browse through the school library before dashing off to do break duty! Lighthouse – A story of Remembrance by Robert Munsch, illustrated by … Continue reading
