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: competition
Bear’s Big Break-fast – Onomatopoeia Contest
Here’s the final story for the Write Routine’s first zesty onomatopoeia slinging food-fight and I believe winners will be chosen today. Do check out a list of all the entries here. BEAR’S BIG BREAK-FAST “I think he’s waking!” whispered Mouse. … Continue reading
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Tagged children's story, food-fight, hibernation, Marcie Colleen, onomatopoeia, short story, woodland animals, Write Routine
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First Annual Food Fight – Onomatopoeia Slinging
Welcome to the Food Fight Zesty Onomatopoeia Slinging contest over at Marcie Colleen’s blog, The Write Routine. You too can join in this First Annual FOOD FIGHT! in celebration of World Read Aloud Day. Visit Marcie’s blog here for all the info: … Continue reading
2nd Annual Christmas Story Competition
The Contest: Write a children’s holiday story beginning with any version of “Dashing through the snow in a one horse open sleigh.” You may use that actual opening, or you may change it to any similar version “[Verb of your … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, competition, poem, Susanna
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