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: November 2012
PALE MALE, Citizen Hawk of New York City – Perfect Picture Book Friday
When I think about Big City animal life I think pigeons, rats, squirrels etc. Indeed my most unusual visitor in the apartment in Nice was a hedgehog who popped inside to say hello. I was thus surprised when a friend … Continue reading
Illustrator Interview – Matt Tavares
I have been following today’s illustrator, Matt Tavares, with interest on FB for the last couple of years. It was actually Pat Tilton’s review of Helen’s Big World on her blog, Childrens’ Books Heal, that peeked my inquisitiveness even more, … Continue reading
Posted in Illustrators, Interview
Tagged Harold Underdown, Illustrator interview, Matt Tavares, SCBWI
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Miss Sally Ann and The Panther – CYBILS Review
Onto another great CYBILS fiction picture book nomination! Title: MISS SALLY ANN and THE PANTHER Retold by Bobbi Miller, illustrated by Megan Lloyd Published by Holiday House, 2012, Ages: 4+ Themes: Panther, Sally Ann Thunder An Whirlwind, tall tales, legends … Continue reading
Posted in Book recommendation, CYBILS
Tagged Bobbi Miller, Cybils, Megan Lloyd, MISS SALLY ANN and THE PANTHER, picture book, Tall Tale
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