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
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Category Archives: diversity
Vanessa Brantley-Newton – Illustrator Interview
I have been drooling over Vanessa’s artwork for years, and I will be reviewing her recently published picture book as author/illustrator, Grandma’s Purse, this Friday for Perfect Picture Book Friday. [JM] Illustrator or author/illustrator? If the latter, do … Continue reading →
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Tagged artists, children's books, Derrick Barnes. Crown, dyslexia, Ghost, Grandma’s Purse., Jason Reynolds, Vanessa Brantley Newton
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Hello Goodbye Dog – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Hello Goodbye Dog Author: Maria Gianferrari Illustrator: Patrice Barton Publisher: Roaring Book Press, 2017 Ages: 5-8 Themes: therapy dogs, friendship with pets Opening: “Hello Moose!” said Zara. There was nothing Moose loved more than hello. Synopsis: For Zara s dog, Moose, … Continue reading →
Posted in Diverse Children's Books, diversity, Perfect Picture Book Friday
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Tagged Hello Goodbye dog, Maria Gianferrari, Patrice Barton
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Sparkle Boy – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Sparkle Boy Author: Lesléa Newman Illustrator: Maria Mola Publisher: Lee and Low, 2017 Ages: 4-8 Themes: brothers and sisters, self expression, lgbtqia+, bullying, diversity Genre: fiction 4o pages Opening: Jessie adored all things glittery, shimmery and sparkly. “Look at my shimmery … Continue reading →
