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
Big River’s Daughter – Book Recommendation
Title: Big River’s Daughter Author: Bobbi Miller Published by Holiday House, April 2013 Ages: 8+ Themes: Mississippi, historical fiction, tall tales, buccaneers, strong women, Annie Christmas, Mike Finke, river boats, adventure Opening lines: “This here story is all true, as … Continue reading
EARTH DAY – April 22nd, 2013 & Book Review of Parker Pastures
Earth Day began on April 22, 1970 and has been an important day ever since. It’s a day to reflect on our planet, our environment and what we can do to help keep them healthy. From the beginning, children and schools … Continue reading
The Eagles Are Back – Book Recommendation
As many of my blog followers know, I have very mixed feelings about the existence of zoos (click on zoos in the sidebar to see several posts I have written on the subject). I had heard good things about the … Continue reading
Posted in Book recommendation, conservation
Tagged bald eagles, jean craighead george, picture book, The Eagles are Back, wendell minor, zoos
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