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
Author Interview – Susie Morgenstern for all ages
Dear readers, I have another author interview coming up and while I have already introduced you to one of my favorite of her books, Do, Re Mi, I want to review four more here to give you a little more … Continue reading
France V
Vous (plural and/or formal ‘you’) As an English speaker the choice between these two forms of “you”, when we only have the one, is a minefield for potential faux pas! A common misconception is that « tu » is used for talking … Continue reading
Me(me) In the Great Outdoors
It has been a few weeks since I took part in Danielle’s Saturday Me(me) from There’s a Book, but this weekend’s question was too irresistible for an outdoor freak like me. This Week’s Question: What outdoor activities do you like … Continue reading
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Tagged canyoning, hiking, kayaking, sailing, skiing, snow shoeing, via ferrata
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