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: November 2015
Two Posts from Miss Marple on Other Sites
In case you missed the following posts, I wanted to put the two links here. A few weeks ago the Italian publisher, TOPIPITTORI, requested permission to translate my interview with Leonard Marcus and post it on their website. So the … Continue reading
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My Name is Not Easy – Diversity Reading Challenge 2015
I have chosen to Review My Name Is Not Easy as part of the celebration of Native American Heritage during the month of November. Title: My Name is Not Easy Author: Debby Dahl Edwardson Publisher: Marshall Cavendish, 2011 Themes: Alaska, … Continue reading
On the Wing – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: On the Wing Written by: David Elliott Illustrated by: Becca Stadtlander Published by: Candlewick Press, 2014 Themes/Topics: birds, birding, verse Suitable for ages: 6-9 Example spread: Synopsis: David Elliot and Becca Stadtlander invite the reader to wonder and smile at the variety, specificity, … Continue reading
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Tagged Becca Stadtlander, birding, birds, David Elliot, ON THE WING, picture books, verse
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