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 2013
Illustrator Interview – Alison Hertz
Alison has been one of my 12×12 colleagues over the past couple of years and I particularly wanted to interview her because I loved the artwork in her picture book, FLAP, and because she has such an encouraging story to … Continue reading
Posted in Illustrators, Interview
Tagged 12x12, Alison Herz, Flap, Illustrator interview, picture books
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Black Cat, Black Cat – A Halloween Poem for Susanna Hill’s Competition
My lovely author friend Susanna Leonard Hill holds wonderful children’s story-writing contests on he blog (if you haven’t visited, you must). It’s been a while since I entered one, so why not for Halloween? But first, I have a confession to make, … Continue reading
How Big Could Your Pumpkin Grow? – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: How BIG Could You Grow Your Pumpkin? By Wendell Minor Published by Nancy Paulson Books, 2013 Ages: 2-5 Themes: pumpkins, monuments, USA history, Opening Lines: At the pumkin farm, we pick the perfect pumpkin. … Continue reading
