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: June 2012
Picture Book Perfect Friday – When Pigasso met Mootisse
Whenever our classroom teachers used to come into the library asking for all the books we had on certain artists and art styles, I used to hide this book from them, keeping it back so that I would have the … Continue reading
Around the World in 50 Weeks – A,B,C Endangered Species Haiku
African lion, noble and vulnerable. So proud of his pride. Fewer than 21,000 remain in all of Africa. Support this species through Wildlife Direct or Born Free. Bactrian camel, survives sun, sand, winter storm, but not miners’ … Continue reading
Perfect Picture Book Friday – Red Sings from the Treetops
Red Sings from Treetops – a year in colors by Joyce Sidman, illustrated by Pamela Zagarenski Published by Houghton Mifflin, 2009 Ages: 4-8 Themes: colors, seasons, poetry Honors/Awards Received: 2010 Caldecott Honor Award Claudia Lewis Poetry Award Minnesota Book Award … Continue reading
