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: May 2017
Cat Tales & 125 Pet Rescues – Two Book Recommendations and a Giveaway
Title: 125 Rescues, From Pound to Palace: Homeless Pets made Happy Publisher: National Geographic Kids 2017 Ages: 6-11 Nonfiction, 112 pages Themes: animals, pet rescues, pets, pet sanctuaries Opening: In many ways, they’re just like pets in your own life. They have quirks, … Continue reading
Posted in children's books, Children's literature
Tagged 125 Pet Rescues, adopt don't shop, animals, Cat Tales, cats, National geographic Kids, pets, rescue animals
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Wonderful You – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Wonderful You, an Adoption Story Author: Lauren McLaughlin Illustrator: Meilo So Publisher: Random House, 2017 Ages: 3-7 Themes: adoption, families Opening: In a faraway land lived a lady in blue with a babe in her tummy named Wonderful You Synopsis: This … Continue reading
Posted in Illustrators, Interview, Perfect Picture Book Friday
Tagged adoption, Lauren McLaughlin, Meilo So
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Daniela Tordi – Illustrator Interview
As you know, I like to share a little of why I am interviewing today’s guest on my blog. In Daniela’s case, besides loving her artwork, Daniela is Italian and also has a home in the Luberon, one of my … Continue reading
Posted in Illustrators, Interview
Tagged Children's book author and illustrator, Daniela Tordi, Italian
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