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 recommendation
The Story of Seeds, Think Global, Act Local – Book Recommendation
Title: The Story of Seeds, Think Global, Act Local; Our Food is in Crisis. What will you do to protect it? Author: Nancy F. Castaldo Photos (mainly) by: Nancy F. Castaldo Genre: Nonfiction Publisher: Hougthon Mifflin Harcourt, 2016 Ages: 11+ Themes: seeds, agriculture, food, … Continue reading
When Aidan Became a Brother – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: When Aidan became a Brother Author: Kyle Lukoff Illustrator: Kaylani Juanita Publisher: Lee & Low Books Inc., 2019 Ages: 4-8 Themes: being a big brother, lgbtqia+, transgender, trans boy, family, intersectionality, transitioning, #ownvoices, pride, genders, identity Opening: When Aidan was born everyone thought … Continue reading
In Search of Safety – Book Recommendation
Title: In Search of Safety, Voices of Refugees Author and Photographer: Susan Kuklin Publisher: Candlewick Press, May 2020 Ages: 13+ Themes: war, refugees, re-settlement, USA, slavery, violence, Nebraska Opening: Fraidoon: “From 1984, when I was born, until July 16, 2017, when I … Continue reading
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Tagged In Search of Safety, re-settlement, refugees, slavery, usa, violence, Voices of Refugees, war
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