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: April 2012
EARTH DAY – Let’s celebrate our Wonderful World!
Around the World in 50 weeks, is a day early this week, so that we can unite world wide to celebrate Earth Day, April 22nd 2012. It is a day each year on which events are held globally to increase awareness and … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Apples for the Teacher, Born Free, Earth Day, National Parks, WWF
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Perfect Picture Book Friday – Higher! Higher!
Higher! Higher! By Leslie Patricelli Published by Candlewick Press, 2009 Ages: 2 – 5 Themes: Height, perspective, distance, fantasy v fiction, swinging Opening/Synopsis: “Higher! Higher!” Indeed, these are the only words we read, several times, except a cute interchange in … Continue reading
Interview – J. R. Poulter
Jennifer and I met in a couple of different Facebook groups (uTales and 12×12) and really I friended her because I can’t wait to beat play her at scrabble! Jennifer is a writer, poet, editor, and as you will discover, collaborative … Continue reading
Posted in 12x12, author, Illustrators, Interview
Tagged Apocalypse for Kiddies, author, collaboration, illustrator, J. R. Poulter, Lynn Midnight, May Gibbs, poet, Pookie
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