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.
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SNOWBIRDS – Book Recommendation
Title: Snowbirds Written by: Crissa-Jean Chappell Published by: Merit Press, January 2017 Themes: Amish, Old Order Amish, Rumspringa, friendship, LARPing Ages: 12+ Reviewed from an ARC, which I received from the publisher in exchange for an impartial review. Opening: All … Continue reading
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Tagged Amish, contempoarry fiction, Crssa-Jean Chappell, Florida, Mennonites, mystery, Old Order, Rumspringa, SNOWBIRDS, wheelchair, young adult novel
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Georgia Peaches and Other Forbidden Fruit – Diversekidlit
Title: Georgia Peaches and Other Forbidden Fruit Author: Joyce Robin Brown Publisher: Harper Teen, 2016 Ages: 14+ Themes: lesbians, LGBTQIA, Georgia, balancing gay orientation and faith, step moms, changing friendships Opening: “COME ON EILEEN” is a terrible song at any wedding. … Continue reading
Strange, Unusual, Gross & Cool Animals – Book Recommendation
Title: Strange, Unusual, Gross & Cool Animals Author: Charles Ghigna, Animal Planet Publisher: Liberty Street, an imprint of Time Inc. Books Ages: 7-12 Nonfiction, 128 pages Themes: animals, creepy, gross, unusual Opening: The world is full of incredible creatures, each one a wonderful … Continue reading
