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
Perfect Picture Book Friday – Higher! Higher!
Higher! Higher! By Leslie Patricelli Published by Candlewick Press, 2009 Ages: 2 – 5 Themes: Height, perspective, distance, fantasy v fiction, swinging Opening/Synopsis: “Higher! Higher!” Indeed, these are the only words we read, several times, except a cute interchange in … Continue reading
Perfect Picture Book Friday – Michael Rosen’s SAD BOOK
Michael Rosen’s SAD BOOK Written by Michael Rosen, illustrated by Quentin Blake. Published by Candlewick Press, 2004 Ages: 5 – adult Themes: Loss, grief, sadness Opening/Synopsis: “This is me being sad. Maybe you think I am happy in this picture. … Continue reading
Picture Book Perfect Friday – One Pelican at a Time
One Pelican at a Time – A Story of the Gulf Oil Spill Written by Nancy Stewart, art by Samantha Bell Published by Guardian Angel Publishing, 2011 Ages: 5-11 Themes: Gulf Oil spill, pelican, ecology, environmental stewardship Opening/Synopsis: Bella saw the … Continue reading
