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: May 2012
Picture Book Perfect Friday – FIVE for a little one
Five for a little one by Chris Raschka Published by Simon and Schuster, 2006 Ages: 2-5 Themes: The senses Opening/Synopsis: “Smell is 1. Noble Nose, sniff and smell. You do it well. Contrast, compare. Sample scents of flowers and foods, … Continue reading
Posted in Book recommendation, Perfect Picture Book Friday
Tagged Chris Raschka, Five for a little one;, senses
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Illustrator Interview – Brook Gideon
Brook is an animal lover and Karma Wilson fan, what more can I say? Of course I was going to feel a connection! Illustrator or author/illustrator? [BG] Author/Illustrator What’s your nationality and where have you lived? [BG] I’m a transparent mix of … Continue reading
Posted in Illustrators, Interview
Tagged Brook Gideon, Illustrator interview, Karma Wilson
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Perfect Picture Book Friday – GONE WILD
Today is Endangered Species Day 2012 and my book selection pays homage to this. You can find out much more about events/reading/films and other resources fot this day at www.stop.extinction.org, for example they have a list of ten easy things … Continue reading
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Tagged alphabet, Caldecott, David McLimans, Endangered Animals, Gone Wild
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