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
Melvin and the Boy – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Melvin and the Boy Written and illustrated by Lauren Castillo Published by Henry Holt and Company LLC, 2011 Ages: 2-5 Themes: pets, turtles as pets, doing the right thing Opening line: I really want a pet, but I always hear “No.” … Continue reading
Illustrator Interview – Jen Hill
I first saw Jen’s art work hanging in a gallery in Williamsburg, and she was easily my favorite artist in that exhibition. Then a few months later I met Jen in person in my neighborhood of Brooklyn, in what has … Continue reading
Baby Bear Sees Blue – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: baby bear sees BLUE Written and illustrated by Ashley Wolff Published by Beach Lane Books, 2012 Ages: 2-6 Themes: colors, bears, daily rhythm Opening Lines: Deep down in the den, baby bear wakes up. He yawns and blinks and stretches … Continue reading
