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: endangered species
Mother Earth’s Lullaby – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Mother Earth’s Lullaby – A Song for Endangered Animals Written by: Terry Pierce Illustrated by: Carol Heyer Publisher: Tilbury House Publishers, September 2018 Ages: 4-8 Themes: endangered species, lullaby, baby animals Opening: When Mother Earth bids goodnight, she casts her shafts of silver light. … Continue reading
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
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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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Trapped – Perfect Picture Book Friday & Endangered Species Day
Title: Trapped, A Whale’s Rescue Author: Robert Burleigh Illustrator: Wendell Minor Publisher: Charlesbridge, 2015 Ages: 4-8 Themes: endangered species, fishing nets, conservation, marine life, humpback whales, animal rescue, California Opening: The huge humpback whale dips and dives. Her sleek black sides shimmering, she spy hops, … Continue reading
