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: October 2012
Illustrator Interview- Heather Dickinson
As promised, I am interviewing another UK illustrator today to ensure some continental balance in this series! I fell for Heather’s illustrations when I first met Zoe and the Big Orange Kitten on uTales. Okay, okay, I AM a sucker … Continue reading
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Tagged Heather Dickinson, Illustrator interview, uTales
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Illustrator Interview – Dana Carey from SCBWI France!
I met Dana at the international gathering of the SCWBI conference in LA last year. She was the first, and only, member of SCBWI France that I have met and she was so welcoming. Sadly Paris is a heck of … Continue reading
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Tagged 12x12, Dana Carey, Illustrator interview, SCBWI France
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A – Z Endangered Animal Haiku
Well, my fellow travel companions, our haiku endangered species journey is coming to an end. Today we land in West Africa and then travel far, far away to the southern hemisphere, and the island of New Zealand. Y and Z have … Continue reading
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