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
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Category Archives: children’s books
Happy 5th Anniversary, drydenbks – Interview with Emma D. Dryden
Emma D. Dryden is a children’s editorial & publishing consultant with drydenbks LLC, a company she established 5 years ago today, after 25 years as a publisher and editor with major publishing houses. I had the privilege of working with … Continue reading
Posted in children's books, editing, Interview, publishing
Tagged 5th anniversary, Atheneum, children's books, consultant, Deborah Brodie, Diane deGroat, editor, Emma D Dryden, interview, Janet Schulman, Jazan Higgins, Linda Hayward, Little Pickle Press, Margaret K. McElderry, McElderry Books, mentors, Ole Risom, Rana DiOrio, Random House, Regina Hayes, SCBWI, Simon & Schuster, Time Traveler Tours & Tales, Viking, WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE AN ENTREPRENEUR?
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Illustrator Interview – Roxie Munro
Roxie was one of the very first people to welcome me into the New York children’s book community in 2012. I have visited her in her home and lovely studio here in New York City. She is the author/illustrator of more … Continue reading
Posted in children's books, Illustrators, Interview
Tagged Bo Zaunders, book apps, Illustrator interview, Kiwi Books, non fiction, OCG Studios, picture books, Roxie Munro, Roxie’s a-MAZE-ing Vacation Adventure, Roxie’s Doors, Roxie’s Puzzle Adventure, The Inside Out Book of Texas, The Inside-Outside Book of New York City, The New Yorker
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Salina Yoon – Illustrator Interview
I am an antarctic-sized sucker for penguins and I fell deeply in love with Salina’s Penguin and just had to interview the creator! [JM] Illustrator or author/illustrator? If the latter, do you begin with words or pictures? [SY] I am … Continue reading
Posted in board books, children's books, Illustrators, Interview
Tagged board books, Illustrator interview, salina yoon
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