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.
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Author Archives: Joanna
What’s In A Decade?
I am sitting by the window in an eco coffee shop in downtown Boulder, where I am pet-sitting over the new year. Another occasion to see a new part of the country and catch up with writer friends. After a hike, … Continue reading
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Between Us and Abuela – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Between Us and Abuela A Family Story from the Border Author: Mitali Perkins Illustrator: Sara Palacios Publisher: Farrar, Strauss, Giroux, 2019 Ages: 4-7 Themes: family, Christmas, Mexico, Mexicans, separation, border, gifts, grandmother Opening: Abuela stars in all of Mamà’s stories., but my only … Continue reading
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Tagged border, Christmas, family, gifts, grandmother, immigratnts, Mexicans, Mexico, mtali perkins, San Diego, Sara Palacios, separation
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My Best ‘Ofs’ for the Decade – Picture Books, Middle Grade & YA
With thousands of terrific children’s books published every month from 2010-2019, I clearly could create these lists many times over. I tried not to second guess myself and just wrote down the 10 books that had stayed with me over … Continue reading
