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: conservation
Picture Book Perfect Friday – One Pelican at a Time
One Pelican at a Time – A Story of the Gulf Oil Spill Written by Nancy Stewart, art by Samantha Bell Published by Guardian Angel Publishing, 2011 Ages: 5-11 Themes: Gulf Oil spill, pelican, ecology, environmental stewardship Opening/Synopsis: Bella saw the … Continue reading
Elephant Enigmas in Rhyme – Around the World in 50 Weeks
You may or may not have noticed a certain obsession with elephants of late. I make no apologies for my idolization of these magnificent mammals. Much is maintained about these huge beasts, but how to divide myth from fact? These … Continue reading
More Animal Adventures
Time for some more animal adventures. Raccoon on His Own by Jim Arnosky. The multitude of shades of green in these double pages spreads evokes the humid swamp background to this tale. Sentences are short. Text is simple. Effect is … Continue reading
