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
Category Archives: 12×12
Santiago Casares – Illustrator Interview
I have know Santi for a while online through our wonderful 12×12 community and I was very fortunate to meet him finally at the fabulous 12×12 5th anniversary party in New York last month. We bonded over literary cocktails, as … Continue reading
Posted in 12x12, diversity, Illustrators, Interview
Tagged Illustrator interview, Mexico, Santiago Cesaras, Wacom
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Illustrator Interview – Charlie Eve Ryan
Charlie is one of those illustrators I feel like I have known forever! We are in a bunch of kidlit groups together, including Julie Hedlund’s 12×12, and I have watched her diligence, humor and activity over the past few years … Continue reading
12x12in12, PiBoIdMo, PPBF & Birthday Fiesta
Yahoo! PiBoIdMo 2012 has been and conquered – Yes, even Hurricane Sandy couldn’t stop her! And I managed to bang out thirty-two ideas for picture books. It is such a good habit-making practice and I have had so much fun … Continue reading
Posted in 12x12, Perfect Picture Book Friday, PiBoIdMo
Tagged community., picture books, writers
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