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
Join the No-Plastic Challenge – Perfect Picture Book Friday
As Some of you know, I have set aside October as a plastics-free month, where I am doing my best to buy nothing with plastic in it and reduce the use of plastic in my home. I shall be blogging … Continue reading
Posted in children's books, Children's literature, conservation, Earth Day, Perfect Picture Book Friday
Tagged community., conservation, environment, join the no-plastic challenge, plastic scrap, plastics, recycling, refuse, Scot Ritchie, single-use plastics, sustainability, waste management
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The Boy Who Grew A Forest – PPBF and Arbor Day, April 1st
Title: The True Story of Jadav Payeng The Boy Who Grew a Forest Author: Sophia Gholz Illustrator: Kayla Harren Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press, 2019 Ages: 4-8 Themes: deforestation, tree planting, habitats, conservation, India, one man power, caring for earth Opening: … Continue reading
Wild Orca – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Wild Orca, the Oldest, Wisest Whale in the World Written by: Brenda Peterson Illustrated by: Wendell Minor Publisher: Christy Ottaviano Books, September 2018 Ages: 4-8 Themes: whales, conservation, connection, orcas, wildlife, Opening: On the longest day of summer light. Mia … Continue reading
Posted in conservation
Tagged animal communication, Brenda Peterson, wendell minor, whale-watching, whales, Wild Orca
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