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
Author Archives: Joanna
Wild Orca – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Wild Orca, the Oldest, Wisest Whale in the World Written by: Brenda Peterson Illustrated by: Wendell Minor Publisher: Christy Ottaviano Books, September 2018 Ages: 4-8 Themes: whales, conservation, connection, orcas, wildlife, Opening: On the longest day of summer light. Mia … Continue reading
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Tagged animal communication, Brenda Peterson, wendell minor, whale-watching, whales, Wild Orca
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The Return of the Grizzly – Adult Book Recommendation
Title: The Return of the Grizzly – Sharing the Range with Yellowstone’s top Predator Author: Cat Urbigkit Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing, 2018 Ages: adult Themes: ecosystem, conflict, predators, grizzly bears, Wyoming, protection, federal and state regulations, Yellowstone, animal advocacy, Opening: It took searchers three … Continue reading
Posted in Book recommendation, conservation, endangered species
Tagged animal advocacy, Cat Urbigkit, conflict, ecosystem, federal and state regulations, grizzly bears, predators, protection, Sharing the Range with Yellowstone's top Predator, The Return of the Grizzly, Wyoming, Yellowstone
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Teensy Meensy Mice – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Teensy Meensy Mice Author: Donna Marie Merritt Illustrator: Ed Heck Publisher: MacLaren-Cochrane, September 4th, 2018 Ages: 3-5 Themes: mice, mischief, rhyme Opening: Meensy mice come out at night to skip and danse around. They’re sneaky little critters who hardly make a … Continue reading
Posted in Perfect Picture Book Friday, rhyme
Tagged Donna Marie Merritt, Ed Heck, Teensy Meensy Mice
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