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
House Held Up by Trees – Cybils Picture Book Fiction
House Held up by Trees Written by Ted Kooser, Illustrated by Jon Klassen Published by Candlewick Press, March 27, 2012 Ages: 4+ Genre: picture Book, 32 pages Themes: nature, continuity, cylical Synopsis/Opening: The sentence under the title reads: Not far from here, I have seen … Continue reading
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Tagged Cybils Picture Book fiction Review, Jon Klassen, nature, picture books, poet laureate, Ted Kooser
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Laundry Day – Cybils Picture Book Fiction Review
Following on from my Friday book recommendation about a red-tailedhawk in New York City, I have another New York book for you today, with a historical flavor. Laundry day By Maurie J. Manning Published by Clarion Books, 2012 Ages: 3+ … Continue reading
PALE MALE, Citizen Hawk of New York City – Perfect Picture Book Friday
When I think about Big City animal life I think pigeons, rats, squirrels etc. Indeed my most unusual visitor in the apartment in Nice was a hedgehog who popped inside to say hello. I was thus surprised when a friend … Continue reading
