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 – Into the Ice
I can’t resist a good adventure, so today I have left the dusty savannah of Africa to take you to the northern, icy wastes of the Artctic. Put on your thermals and join me! Into the Ice – The Story … Continue reading
Book Recommendation – How to Promote Your Children’s Book by Katie Davis
How to Promote Your Children’s Book: Tips, Tricks, and Secrets to Create a Bestseller (Kindle, iPad, Nook, PDF) I don’t even have an eReader, but people in the biz whom I respect, were recommending this book, and I had fairly … Continue reading
