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
Indian No More – Book Recommendation
Title: Indian No More Authors: Charlene Willing McMannis and Traci Sorrell Publisher: Tu Books, 2019 Ages: 8-11 Genre: Middle Grade Historical Fiction Themes: Native American Indians, Native American Month, #ownvoices, termination era, racism, Federal Indian Relocation Program Opening: Before being terminated. I was Indian. … Continue reading
The People Shall Continue – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: The People Shall Continue Author: Simon J. Ortiz Illustrator: Sharol Graves Publisher: Lee & Low Books, 2017 40th Anniversary Addition Ages: 6-10 Genre: Narrative nonfiction Themes: Native American History, Native American month, oppression, civil rights, conservation, respect Opening: Many, many years ago, all … Continue reading
A Piglet called Truffle/A Duckling called Button – Chapter Book Series Recommendation
Title: A Pig Called Truffle Author: Helen Peters Illustrator: Ellie Snowdon Publisher: Walker Books US, 2020 (Originally published in 2018 in UK by Nosy Crow) Ages: 6-9 Genre: fiction Themes: animal rescues, farms, animals, pigs, sniffer-pigs, rescuing Opening: Jasmine was lying on her … Continue reading
