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 2012
Perfect Picture Book Friday – The Night Worker
Kate Banks, author of today’s picture book, is a brilliant woman of depth, integrity and sensitivity, which comes across in her writing. She has written for children with great success for many, many years and is working on a very … Continue reading
Illustrator Interview – Helga Pearson
My guest illustrator today, Helga Pearson is a new friend whom I have met in the 12×12 Picture Book Manuscript Challenge. This group is active, super encouraging and an opportunity to get to know some wonderful authors and illustrators from … Continue reading
Happy Birthday, drydenbks! – Interview with Emma D. Dryden
Today’s guest needs little introduction for those who have been around for even a short while, like myself, in the world of children’s literature. I am very happy to be interviewing the amazing Emma D. Dryden: New Yorker, encourager, editor … Continue reading
