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: January 2019
Sometimes We Tell the Truth – Book Recommendation
Title: Sometimes We Tell The Truth Written by: Kim Zarins Publisher: Simon Pulse, 2016 Ages: 14+ (YA) Themes: high school, story-telling, confessions, The Canterbury Tales, perfect score, sexuality, gender roles Opening: My mother drives me to school like … Continue reading
King Alice – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: King Alice Written and Illustrated by: Matthew Cordell Publisher: Fiewel and friends, October 2018 Ages: 4-8 Themes: snow day, imagination, house-bound, stories, tuck inside Opening: Good morning Sir Dad. “Yaaaaawn… Morning Alice,” said Dad. “No! KING Alice! The First!” shouted … Continue reading
Posted in Perfect Picture Book Friday
Tagged imagination, King Alice, Matthew Cordell, snow day
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Happy New Year From My Pen/Keyboard/Paintbrush to Yours!
I continue my new year blog tradition of sharing my word for the year. For 2019 it is — “Qi.” Or “Chi.” It represents the life force continuing to circulate and move us forward. For me 2018 has been one helluva … Continue reading
Posted in Musings
Tagged 2019, authors, chi, children's books, connection, illustrators, new year, qi, writers
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