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 2015
Diversity Mondays – Diversity in YA’s 2015 Anniversary Giveaway
In line with my Diversity Monday posts this year, I wanted to let my readers know of Diversity in YA’s 2015 Anniversary Giveaway. They are giving away 100 books with main characters who are of color, LGBT, and/or disabled. Click here to … Continue reading
No, No Kitten – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: No, No, Kitten Written by: Shelley Moore Thomas Illustrated by: Lori Nichols Published by: Boyds Mills Press, 2015 Themes/Topics: kittens, mischief, imagination Suitable for ages: 3-7 Opening: Kitten wants a basket. Kitten wants a pillow. Kitten wants a blanket. Kitten wants… Synopsis: Kitten … Continue reading
Moira Swiatkowski – Illustrator Interview
While I haven’t managed to attend the SCBWI winter conference the past few years I have schmoozed and managed to be invited to several gatherings/parties. It was at one of these I first had the pleasure of meeting Moira. Aside … Continue reading
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Tagged Illustrator interview, Moira Swiatkowski, picture books, SCBWI
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