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
Dear Greenpeace – Book Review
Dear Greenpeace by Simon James This short, tactile picture book had me under its charm form page one. It is written in the form of letters (about which I am still romantic), from a little girl who believes she has … Continue reading
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It’s Our World Too
It’s My World too – Discover Endangered Animals and their Habitats by Elena Pasquali and Tina Macnaughton Reading level: Ages 4-8 Cute conversations between mothers and baby animals (pandas, elephants, porpoise, chimps … Continue reading
Save the Seals!
Well, after a holiday hiatus of sorts, I think it is time for this blog to return to some animal magic and multicultural content! Firstly, if you have kids at home or in your classroom who are not only animal-crazy, … Continue reading
