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: June 2011
Books and Places – Part 1
Have you ever found yourself seeking out a place/restaurant/monument/park mentioned in a book you have loved? Has a place ever inspired you to read a book? This has happened not infrequently to me – aided, of course, but my delight … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Fiction, School visit
Tagged Caroline Lawrence, Historical fiction, Ostia Antica, Roman Mysteries, Rome
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France – W
Wine The history of wine in France spans a period of at least 2600 years, dating to the founding of Massalia (Marseille) in the 6th century BC by Phocaeans, with the possibility that viticulture existed much earlier. Until 2010 the … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Bordeaux, Fiumicicoli, France, Gigondas, Marathon du Medoc, Sauvignon Blanc, wine
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Reading, Writing, Loving and Eating – an Interview with Susie Morgenstern
As I walked into the spacious, sunlit kitchen/living room in Susie Morgenstern’s rustic villa Niçoise, just 5 minutes from me, she had just finished an hour and a half phone call in preparation to head to Paris next week to … Continue reading
