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: children’s books
Radiant Child – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Today is multicultural children’s book day and what better way to celebrate than with this visually stunning picture book biography about modern art phenomenon Jean-Michel Basquiat, which has just won the Caldecott Medal and the Coretta Scott King Award for … Continue reading
Strange, Unusual, Gross & Cool Animals – Book Recommendation
Title: Strange, Unusual, Gross & Cool Animals Author: Charles Ghigna, Animal Planet Publisher: Liberty Street, an imprint of Time Inc. Books Ages: 7-12 Nonfiction, 128 pages Themes: animals, creepy, gross, unusual Opening: The world is full of incredible creatures, each one a wonderful … Continue reading
What A Beautiful Morning – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Squee, Perfect Picture Book Friday is back from its summer hiatus and I have a humdinger for you! Title: What a Beautiful Morning Author: Arthur A. Levine Illustrator: Katie Kath Publisher: Running Press Kids, 2016 Ages: 4-8 40 pages Themes: … Continue reading
