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: May 2011
France G-I
Gesture (noun: from French “Geste” – body movement for non verbal communication). Well this is a very Latin thing to do as the Italians are also groovy gesticulators. I love it, as we know that non-verbal communication is so powerful. … Continue reading
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Tagged cafe-philo, Esther Duflo, gesticulations, Hors d'oeuvres, Jean Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir
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Author Interview – Kate Banks
I did my first author’s interview on Wednesday and what a blast. It was stimulating, encouraging and a lot of fun. Kate has been writing pretty much all her life, but was published first at 24. She has gone on … Continue reading
# 48-50 in the There’s a Book Read to me Picture Book Challenge
I am progressing well with my goal of 120 picture books reviewed this year. I am truly enjoying this challenge. it is keeping me very regular in my PB reading (utterly essential for any PB author) and the demand of … Continue reading
