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: board books
All Kinds of Families – Pride Month PPBF
Title: All Kinds of Families Author: Suzanne Lang Illustrator: Max Lang Publisher: Random House, 2015 Ages: 2-5 Format/Genre: board book fiction Themes: Pride Month, families, family makeup, blended families, single parent families, queer families, step-families, open-mindedness, family love, lgbtqia+ Opening: Some children have lots of … Continue reading
Love Can Come in Many Ways – Perfect Picture/Board Book Friday
Title: Love Can Come in Many Ways Author: Terry Pierce Illustrator: Suzy Ultman Publisher: Chronicle Books., 2020 Ages: 0-3 Themes: love, animals love, human love Genre: novelty board book Synopsis: Love Can Come in Many Ways celebrates the many diverse ways animals, and humans, show … Continue reading
PLAYDATE – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Playdate Author: Maryann Macdonald Illustrator: Rahele Jomepour Bell Publisher: Albert Whitman and Co, 2019 Ages: 1-3, 24 pages Themes: play date, rhyme, common words Opening: Me. You. One. Two. Synopsis: A picture book with minimal text and maximum impact, as portrayed through both … Continue reading
Posted in board books, Perfect Picture Book Friday
Tagged common words, playdate, Rahele Jomepour Bell
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