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 – Benji Davies
I reviewed Benji’s picture book, STORM WHALE, back in November and it had a very large number of page views, so I thought that my readers would appreciate an interview with him. We have had very few Brits in this … Continue reading
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Tagged Benjie Davies, Granddad's Island, Illustrator interview, Storm Whale
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Illustrator Interview – Roxie Munro
Roxie was one of the very first people to welcome me into the New York children’s book community in 2012. I have visited her in her home and lovely studio here in New York City. She is the author/illustrator of more … Continue reading
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Tagged Bo Zaunders, book apps, Illustrator interview, Kiwi Books, non fiction, OCG Studios, picture books, Roxie Munro, Roxie’s a-MAZE-ing Vacation Adventure, Roxie’s Doors, Roxie’s Puzzle Adventure, The Inside Out Book of Texas, The Inside-Outside Book of New York City, The New Yorker
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Illustrator Interview – Maral Sassouni
I connected with Maral on Facebook because I swoon at her artwork and because she is a huge Francophile like me. She is relatively new to children’s books, but her work has been well received: selected in Society of Illustrators (Illustrators … Continue reading
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Tagged Bologna, CROCODILE SHOES, Fance, Illustrator interview, Jen Rofe, LA, Maral sassouni, Montreuil, NO CROCODILES IN TOWN, NordSüd Verlag, Paris, picture books, SCBWI
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