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
Picture Book Perfect Friday – Bear
Today’s return to Picture Book Perfect Fridays launches with one of my favorite British author/illustrators. Mick Inkpen is a master storyteller, both with his pen and brush! I believe many of you will be familiar with Kipper and Wibbly Pig. Well … Continue reading
Puffling Patrol by Ted and Betsy Lewin – Book Review
How exciting to receive a request from a publisher, Lee and Low Books, to review a book that links in perfectly with the goals of my blog and my own writing. Puffling Patrol, as you will discover, takes us on … Continue reading
Perfect Picture Book Friday – Red Sings from the Treetops
Red Sings from Treetops – a year in colors by Joyce Sidman, illustrated by Pamela Zagarenski Published by Houghton Mifflin, 2009 Ages: 4-8 Themes: colors, seasons, poetry Honors/Awards Received: 2010 Caldecott Honor Award Claudia Lewis Poetry Award Minnesota Book Award … Continue reading
