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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Category Archives: Book recommendation
Book Recommendation – FreakBoy
I am interrupting my teen hitchhiker series to bring you this book recommendation while it is fresh in my mind. I had pre-ordered it and when it arrived a couple of weeks ago, I devoured it in two days. Since … Continue reading
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Tagged FREAKBOY, Kristin Elizabeth Clark, LGBTQ, novels in verse, transgender, young adult novel
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Locomotive – Perfect Picture Book Friday
I recently participated in one of children’s literature historian, Leonard Marcus’ literary tours in New York, where among other delightful people, I met author-illustrator, Brian Floca. I was impressed with his knowledge of children’s book publishing and immediately went home … Continue reading
How Big Could Your Pumpkin Grow? – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: How BIG Could You Grow Your Pumpkin? By Wendell Minor Published by Nancy Paulson Books, 2013 Ages: 2-5 Themes: pumpkins, monuments, USA history, Opening Lines: At the pumkin farm, we pick the perfect pumpkin. … Continue reading
