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: March 2013
Bear’s Big Break-fast – Onomatopoeia Contest
Here’s the final story for the Write Routine’s first zesty onomatopoeia slinging food-fight and I believe winners will be chosen today. Do check out a list of all the entries here. BEAR’S BIG BREAK-FAST “I think he’s waking!” whispered Mouse. … Continue reading
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Tagged children's story, food-fight, hibernation, Marcie Colleen, onomatopoeia, short story, woodland animals, Write Routine
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Rain School – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Rain School Written and illustrated by James Rumford Published by Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, 2010 Ages: 3-5 Themes: Tchad, Africa, school, rainy season Opening Lines: In the country of Chad it is the first day of school. The … Continue reading
Friends of the Earth, A History of American Environmentalism – Book Recommendation
Title: FRIENDS OF THE EARTH, A history of American Environmentalism Author: Pat McCarthy Publisher: Chicago Review Press, to be released in March 2013 Distributed by IPG, www.ipgbook.com Ages: 9+ Themes: USA environmentalism, biographies, conservationists, Opening Lines: For 18 hours, the winds howled … Continue reading
