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
The Return of the Grizzly – Adult Book Recommendation
Title: The Return of the Grizzly – Sharing the Range with Yellowstone’s top Predator Author: Cat Urbigkit Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing, 2018 Ages: adult Themes: ecosystem, conflict, predators, grizzly bears, Wyoming, protection, federal and state regulations, Yellowstone, animal advocacy, Opening: It took searchers three … Continue reading
Posted in Book recommendation, conservation, endangered species
Tagged animal advocacy, Cat Urbigkit, conflict, ecosystem, federal and state regulations, grizzly bears, predators, protection, Sharing the Range with Yellowstone's top Predator, The Return of the Grizzly, Wyoming, Yellowstone
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Hawk Rising – PPBF, Giveaway and Q & A with Maria Gianferrari
Title: Hawk Rising Author: Maria Gianferrari Illustrator: Brian Floca Publisher: Roaring Brook Press, 2018, June 5th Ages: 3-7 Themes: hawks, raptors, red-tailed hawks, predators Genre: Narrative non-fiction Opening: Father Hawk stretches wide his wings. You stretch your arms as Mars rises red in the sky. Synopsis: … Continue reading
Posted in Blog tour, Book Launch, Book recommendation, conservation, Giveaway, Perfect Picture Book Friday
Tagged A Home fro Bobcat, Bagram Ibatoulline, Brian Floca, Cornell Ornithology Lab, Emily Feinberg, Hawk Rising, hawks, Maria Gianferrari, predators, raptors, red-tailed hawks, Roaring Brook Press
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On Gull Beach – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: On Gull Beach (On Bird Hill and Beyond #3) Author: Jane Yolen Illustrator: Bob Marstall Publisher: The CornellLab Publishing Group, 2018 Ages: 4-7 Themes: starfish, beach life, seagulls, predators, Cape Cod, shoreline habitat, ecology, wildlife, New England Opening: As I was walking on … Continue reading
