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: December 2016
My Grandparents Love Me – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: My Grandparents Love Me Author: Claire Freedman Illustrator: Judi Abbot Publisher: Paula Wiseman Books (S & S), 2016 Ages: 2-5 Themes: grandparents, concept picture book Book received from Publisher in exchange for an unbiased review Opening: I’m off to Gran and Grandpa’s with … Continue reading
Color Blind – Book Review
Title: color blind Author: Sheila Sobel Publisher: Merit Press, 2016 Age: 14+ Themes: grief, loss, new orleans, vodoo, genealogy ARC from publisher in exchange for an impartial review Opening Lines: There’s a whole lot of nothing on the way to New Orleans. I hadn’t seen … Continue reading
Posted in Book recommendation, young adult
Tagged Color Blind, Merit Press, Sheila Sobel, YA
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They All Saw A Cat – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: The All Saw A Cat Author & Illustrator: Brendan Wenzel Publisher: Chronicle Books, 2016 Ages: 4-8 Themes: perspective, observation, curiosity, science, empathy Opening: The cat walked through the world, … Continue reading
