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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Category Archives: Children’s literature
Book Recommendation – Pictured Worlds: Masterpieces of Children’s Book Art by 101 Essential Illustrators from Around the World by Leonard Marcus
Title: Pictured Worlds: Masterpieces of Children’s Book Art by 101 Essential Illustrators from Around the World Author: Leonard S. MarcusPublisher: Abrams, New YorkDate: March 2023Pages: 440Genre: NonfictionThemes: illustrators, children’s book illustrations, history of children’s book illustrations I honestly can’t think of a … Continue reading
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Tagged children's literature historian, Edward Lear, evolution of illustrated children's books, history of children's books, illustrators of children's books, Ivan Bilibin, Kate Greenaway, Leonard S Marcus, Maurice Sendak, Mo Willems, Randolph Caldecott
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Teddy, Let’s Go! – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Teddy, Let’s Go! Author: Michelle Nott Illustrator: Nahid Kazemi Publisher: Enchanted Lion Books, Dec. 6th 2022 Ages: 3-6 Format/Genre: fiction Themes: grandmas, teddies, childhood companions, siblings, growing up, connection, Opening: The wavy-haired woman with love in her eyes pulled me close and whispered in … Continue reading
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Tagged children's books, Michelle Nott, Nahid Kazemi, Perfect Picture Book Friday, picture books, teaching resources
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Author Interview with Michelle Nott
I have known Michelle for a good decade, having bonded through our European/Francophone connection (Michelle is originally from the US, but has lived and studied in France and lived in Belgium over a decade-with dual French and American citizenship, where … Continue reading
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