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.
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The LONGEST LETSGOBOY – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: The LONGEST LETSGOBOY Author: Derick Wilder Illustrator: Cátia Chien Publisher: Chronicle Books, 202 Ages: 3-6 Format/Genre: fiction Themes: pets, loss, death, grief, celebration, point of view, dogs Opening: Mewmew wakes me, rumbledrumming my tummy. I strrrrrrrretch my oldbones. Synopsis: Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey meets Dog … Continue reading
Posted in Book recommendation, children's books, Children's literature, Perfect Picture Book Friday
Tagged celebration, death, dogs, grief, loss, pets, point of view
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Pruett and Soo – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Pruett and Soo Author: Nancy Viau Illustrator: Jorge Lacera Publisher: Two Lions, 2022 Ages: 3-6 Format/Genre: fiction Themes: rules, feelings, friends, monochrome, colorful, identity, aliens, planets, questioning Opening: Planet Monochrome was a teeny tiny planet tucked in between Saturn and Jupiter. It blended in … Continue reading
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Tagged aliens, colorful, feelings, friends, identity, monochrome, planets, rules
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MCBD2022 – Harriet Tubman’s Secret Raid, Finish the Story!
I am thrilled to once again be participating in Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2022 (1/28/22), which I have done since its inception 9 years ago! This non-profit children’s literacy initiative was founded by Valarie Budayr and Mia Wenjen; two diverse book-loving moms … Continue reading
Posted in Book recommendation, children's books, Children's literature, Diverse Children's Books, Multicultural Children's Book Day
Tagged adventure, alternative endings, American heroine, black history month, civil war, Harriet Tubman, Harriet Tubman's Secret Raid, interactive challenges, Jeffrey Benson, MG books, Racism, secret mission, union army
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