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
Over, Bear! Under, Where? – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Over, Bear! Under, Where? Author: Julie Hedlund Illustrator: Michael Slack Publisher: Philomel Books, 2021 Ages: 4-8 Format/Genre: narrative nonfiction Themes: wordplay, puns, compound words, fun, friendship Opening: Hi, Over. Hi, Under. Synopsis: Over and Under are two friends, and they’re enjoying a day at … Continue reading
Grow – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Grow Author:JoAnn Early Macken Illustrator: Stephanie Fizer Coleman Publisher: Boyds Mill Press, 2021 Ages: 3-6 Format/Genre: narrative nonfiction Themes: nature, growth, lifecycle, Opening: If you were an acorn, you’d swing from a stout twig, snug inside a hard brown shell, bristled cap on your … Continue reading
From Archie to Zack – Valentine’s Day Picture Book
Title: From Archie to Zack Author & Illustrator: Vincent X. Kirsch Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2020 Ages: 3-6 Format/Genre: fiction Themes: valentine’s day, friendship, community, first crush, lgbtqia+, letter-writing Opening: “Archie loves Zach.”“Zach loves Archie.”Everyone said it was so. Synopsis: Archie and Zack … Continue reading
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