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: October 2019
Plastic-Free October Musings Week1
With just one week under my belt in my plastic-free month, there is SO much to say, but I will just try and share some highlights and keep this zippy. Plastic is derived from fossil fuels, making the material a … Continue reading
Posted in conservation, Musings
Tagged biodegradable, local produce, plastic-free month, plastics, re-using, recycling, single-use plastics, zero waste
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Join the No-Plastic Challenge – Perfect Picture Book Friday
As Some of you know, I have set aside October as a plastics-free month, where I am doing my best to buy nothing with plastic in it and reduce the use of plastic in my home. I shall be blogging … Continue reading
Posted in children's books, Children's literature, conservation, Earth Day, Perfect Picture Book Friday
Tagged community., conservation, environment, join the no-plastic challenge, plastic scrap, plastics, recycling, refuse, Scot Ritchie, single-use plastics, sustainability, waste management
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The Stonewall riots — Book Recommendation
Title: The Stonewall Riots, Coming Out in the Streets Author: Gayle E. Pitman Publisher: Abrams, 2019 Ages: 12+ Genre: MG/YA Nonfiction Themes: stonewall riots, lgbtqia+ history, gay liberation movement, gay rights, Greenwich village, PRIDE, social justice, politics, gay history, New York gay movement, … Continue reading
Posted in children's books, Children's literature, diversity, LGBTQIA, middle grade, nonfiction
Tagged civil rights, gay history, gay liberation movement, gay rights, gayle pitman, Greenwich village, lgbtqia+ history, New York gay movement, politics, Pride, social justice, stonewall riots
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