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
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
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Tagged fear of unknown, Francesca Sanna, hope, Immigration, journeys, new homes, refugees, The Journey
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An A to Zed of the USA by a European Nomad – G & H
Golden Gate Bridge One of the first picture books I wrote was about two biker chicks (the fluffy kind) crossing the Golden Gate from Marin County for an adventure in the city. I saw it on my first visit to … Continue reading
Posted in A to Zed, Musings
Tagged American hospitality, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
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The Diamond and the Boy – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: The Diamond and the Boy – The Creation of Diamonds & The Life of H. Tracy Hall Author: Hannah Holt Illustrator: Jay Fleck Publisher: Balzer + Bray , 2018 Ages: 5-8 Themes: diamonds, inventor, experimentation, Tracy Hall, obstacles, scientist Genre: Picture Book Biography/nonfiction Opening: … Continue reading
Posted in Biography, children's books, Children's literature, narrative nonfiction, Perfect Picture Book Friday
Tagged diamonds, experimentation, Hannah Holt, inventor, Jay Fleck, obstacles, picture book biography, scientist, The Diamond and the Boy - The Creation of Diamonds & The Life of H. Tracy Hall, Tracy Hall
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