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
Illustrator Interview Marie Lafrance
I have admired Marie Lafrance’s illustrations for French and English picture books for well over a decade. When another Canadian friend, Monica Kulling, author of THE TWEEDLES GO ELECTRIC, asked her publisher to send me a review copy of this … Continue reading
Writing Processes Blog Tour
A post to brighten this wet spring morning. The lovely Akiko White, recent winner of the SCBWI Tomie dePaola illustrator award, tagged me to join this fun Blog Tour on writing processes. Each week, authors post answers to four Writing … Continue reading
Lumpito and the Painter from Spain – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Lumpito and the Painter from Spain Written by Monica Kulling Illustrated by Dean Griffiths Published by Pajama Press, 2012 Inspired by David Douglas Duncan’s Picasso & Lump: A dachshund’s Odyssey Ages: 4-8 Themes: Dachshunds, Pablo Picasso, Lump (Picasso’s dachshund) Opening … Continue reading
