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: January 2012
South Africa’s former President, Thabo Mbeki’s speech poem of, “I am an African.”
I am making an exception today by posting something unrelated to kidlit/writing, but I want to share this beautiful inspiration with you today. This is poetry, my friends! South Africa’s former President, Thabo Mbeki’s speech of, “I am an African.” … Continue reading
Perfect Picture Book Friday – Ish by Peter Reynolds
Ish – written and illustrated by Peter H Reynolds Published by Candlewick Press in 2004 Suitable for ages 3 upwards Theme/Topic Confidence for young artists. Supportive family. Power of words, both negative and positive. Opening ‘Ramon loves to draw. Anytime. … Continue reading
Posted in Perfect Picture Book Friday
Tagged artistic endeavour, famliy, Peter H Reynolds, power of words, self esteem
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Interview with Artist – Suzanne del Rizzo
I thought it would be fun to commit many of my Wednesday interviews to up-and-coming illustrators. As a picture book writer, I am often left speechless by the communicative powers of illustrators, and yet so much of my reviewing focusses … Continue reading
