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: Illustrators
Illustrator Interview – Giuliano Ferri
Folks, it has been a few months since my last illustrator interview so I thought it would be fun to start with a bilingual one – with Giuliano Ferri. I recently “read” his wordless picture book, BRICK BY BRICK (English … Continue reading
Cindy Derby – Illustrator Interview
Cindy and I have been FB friends for years and we tried to connect this summer when I was in San Francisco, but our timing never quite worked out. But that is okay as I always believe in leaving things to … Continue reading
Ed Heck – Illustrator Interview
On Friday I will be reviewing the most recent picture book released last week by author-poet Donna Marie Merritt. You know me, where possible with new releases if I have the chance to interview the illustrator, I’ll take it. I … Continue reading
Posted in children's books, Illustrators, Interview
Tagged Donna Marie Merritt, Ed Heck, Henri Maitsse, Illustrator interview, La danse, Teens Meensy Mice
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