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: Book Launch
Author Interview with Sylvia Liu about her debut PB, A MORNING WITH GRANDPA
I am so very happy to welcome back Sylvia Liu onto Miss Marple’s Musings as part of the blog tour for her debut picture book, A MORNING WITH GRANDPA. This manuscript won the 2013 Lee and Low New Voices Award … Continue reading
Craft Book Recommendation – Writing Great Books for Young Adults
Writing Great Books for Young Adults Released – October 7, 2014 By Regina L. Brooks ISBN: 9781402293528 Trade Paperback/$14.99 Praise for Writing Great Books for Young Adults “Written from the perspective of an industry insider, the … Continue reading
Illustrator Interview – Debbie Ohi + Giveaway of newly released – I’M BORED!
I arrived at the LASCBWI 11 conference knowing a few people from cyber connections, but no one in person. I had just met my compatriot, the amazing Hazel Mitchell, who had promptly sat me down with a beer and some … Continue reading
