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
Illustrator Interview – Charlie Eve Ryan
Charlie Eve Ryan (whom some of you may know as Kerie) has been on my radar for a number of months as she pops up with her groovy art, networking initiatives, moving posts and thoughtful comments in the 12×12 group, … Continue reading
Posted in 12x12, Illustrators, Interview
Tagged 12x12, Charlie Eve Ryan, Illustrator interview, Jodie Sousek, uTales
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When the Butterflies Came – Cover Reveal!
One of my most favorite things as an author is promoting author friends’ new books. Today I have the thrill of revealing the cover on my friend, Kimberley Griffith Little’s, latest Middle Grade novel with the winsome title, WHEN BUTTERFLIES … Continue reading
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Tagged Kimberley Griffiths Little, Scholastic, When the Butterflies Came
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Perfect Picture Book friday – Grandpa’s Tractor
Grandpa’s Tractor By Michael Garland Published by Boyd Mills Press, 2011 Ages: 3-5 Themes: Generations, farms, tractors, modernization, memories Opening/Synopsis: “Grandpa Joe and Timmy were going to see the old farm where Grandpa Joe used to live when he was … Continue reading
