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 2018
Kidlitwomen Podcast #38 – Joanna Marple
My school librarian podcast is up on the kidlitwomen.com website – I offer suggestions on how to bring equality to your bookshelves! (psst! also good tips for holiday shopping). Don’t miss! ow.ly/GPFB30mFr6G
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Tagged empathy, equity, intersectionality, kidlitowmen, school librarian
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An A to Zed of the USA by a European Nomad – I & J
Independence During my 5+ years in the States, I’ve learned that no single description about the country is accurate. Its large size, ethnic diversity, conflicting ideologies, and tenacious history make it difficult to describe. It’s a country with mind-boggling poverty … Continue reading
Posted in A to Zed, Musings
Tagged a to zed of the USA, California, freedom, Independence, individualism, Joshua tree, usa
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The Journey – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: The Journey Author and Illustrator: Francesca Sanna Publisher: Flying Eye Books, 2016 Ages: 6-12 Themes: immigration, journeys, fear of unknown, new homes, hope, refugees Opening: I lived with my family in a city close to the sea. Every summer we used to spend … Continue reading
Posted in Book recommendation, Perfect Picture Book Friday
Tagged fear of unknown, Francesca Sanna, hope, Immigration, journeys, new homes, refugees, The Journey
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