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
circle under berry – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: circle under berry Author & Illustrator: Carter Higgins Publisher: Chronicle Kids, 2021 Ages: 2-5 Format/Genre: concept picture book Themes: colors, shapes, prepositions, patterns, animals, connection Opening: circle under berry Synopsis: Part Sandra Boynton, part Each Peach Pear Plum; part Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, —a treat for … Continue reading
Survivor Tree – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Survivor Tree Author: Marcie Colleen Illustrator: Aaron Becker Publisher: Little Brown, 2021 Ages: 5-11+ Format/Genre: Historical Fiction Themes: 9/11, hope, trees, survival, New York, threat, national history, Opening: A TREE STOOD STEEL STRAIGHT AND PROUD at the foot of the towers that filled the … Continue reading
What Are Your Words? – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: What Are Your Words? A Book about Pronouns Author: Katherine Locke Illustrator: Anne Passchier Publisher: Little Brown, 2021 Ages: 5-8 Format/Genre: concept book Themes: personal pronouns, adjectives, respect, words, gender fluidity, lgbtqia+, Opening: My Uncle Lior is coming to visit today! I can’t wait … Continue reading
