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
Book Recommendation – Once Upon A Memory
My final choice of the year for Picture Book Perfect Friday just happens to be one of my absolute favorite releases this year! Title: Once Upon a Memory Author: Nina Laden Illustrator: Renata Liwska Published by Little Brown, December 2013 Ages: 3-6 Themes: Memory, cycles of … Continue reading
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Bear and Bee – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Bear and Bee By Sergio Ruzzier Published by Dysney, Hyperion, 2013 Ages: 3+ Themes: bears, bees, sharing, prejudices 48 pages Opening Lines: “I am hungry,” says Bear. … Continue reading
Perfect Picture Book Friday – Me Want Pet
Title: Me Want Pet By Tammi Sauer Illustrated by Bob Shea Published by Paula Wiseman, 2012 Ages: 2-5 Themes: pets, stone age Opening Lines: Cave Boy had lots of things. Rocks. Sticks. A club. But no pet. Synopsis: Set in a stone age cave, … Continue reading
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Tagged Bob Shea, Me want Pet, pets, picture books, PPBF, stone age, Tammi Sauer, teaching resources
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