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
First Annual Food Fight – Onomatopoeia Slinging
Welcome to the Food Fight Zesty Onomatopoeia Slinging contest over at Marcie Colleen’s blog, The Write Routine. You too can join in this First Annual FOOD FIGHT! in celebration of World Read Aloud Day. Visit Marcie’s blog here for all the info: … Continue reading
Salty Seas & His Heroic Friends – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Salty Seas and His Heroic Friends Author: Lynda Wurster Deniger Illustrator: Paulette Ferguson Publisher: His Publishing Company, 2011 Ages: 3-5 Themes: shrimping, sea dangers, teamwork, friendship, Louisiana Opening Lines: Way down at the very, very very bottom of Louisiana, where the Gulf … Continue reading
