Author Archives: Joanna

Grandma Gatewood Hikes the Appalachian Trail – Perfect Picture Book Friday

Posted on October 26, 2018 by Joanna

Title: Grandma Gatewood Hikes the Appalachian Trail Written & Illustrated by: Jennifer Thermes Publisher: Abrans Books for Young Readers, 2018 Ages: 5-11 Themes: hiking, mighty women, Appalachian Trail Genre: biography   Opening: Between eleven children, the clothes to wash, the cow to milk, the garden … Continue reading →

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Mina Witteman – Author Interview

Posted on October 23, 2018 by Joanna

I have known Mina ever since I started writing in 2011 and joined SCBWI France/International. We have met up at several conferences and last summer I got to see her in her incredible writing environment at her Berkeley home. I … Continue reading →

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Sewing the Rainbow – perfect Picture Book Friday

Posted on October 19, 2018 by Joanna

Title: Sewing the Rainbow – The Story of Gilbert Baker and the Rainbow Flag Written by: Gayle E. Pitman Illustrated by: Holly Clifton-Brown Publisher: Magination Press, October 2018 Ages: 4-8 Genre: biography Themes: lgbtqia+ history, gay flag, rainbow flag, Gilbert Baker   Opening: In a … Continue reading →

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