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 – Different Like Coco
I feel there hasn’t been enough Frenchness on this blog of late, compared to last year, and today’s post will start to rectify that. Different Like Coco by Elizabeth Matthews Published by Candlewick Press, 2007 Ages: 7 – 11 Themes: Being … Continue reading
Illustrator Interview – Maja Sereda
My guest today is a fellow uTaler, Maja Sereda. She has illustrated more than a dozen children’s books published in English, Afrikaans and other African languages. She has received three ATKV awards for best illustration (in category ages 3–6) in … Continue reading
Posted in Illustrators, Interview
Tagged Crystal Kit Award, Illustrator interview, Maja Serada, SCBWI, South Africa, uTales
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The Sand Band Trap
For Around the World in 50 Weeks we remain in the Southern hemisphere, but head across the oceans to an endangered species on that huge island, Australia. The Bilby is a marsupial, indigenous to this part of the world. This … Continue reading
