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
Salina Yoon – Illustrator Interview
I am an antarctic-sized sucker for penguins and I fell deeply in love with Salina’s Penguin and just had to interview the creator! [JM] Illustrator or author/illustrator? If the latter, do you begin with words or pictures? [SY] I am … Continue reading
Posted in board books, children's books, Illustrators, Interview
Tagged board books, Illustrator interview, salina yoon
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Interview with JaNay Brown-Wood and Hazel Mitchell, creators of Imani’s Moon
One of the fun things of being friends with illustrators is getting sneak-peaks at art spreads before the book is published. I fell in love with this story back last Christmas when Hazel was busy working on the front cover, … Continue reading
Posted in author, Illustrators, Interview, Perfect Picture Book Friday
Tagged Charlesbridge, Hazel Mitchell, Imani's Moon, interviews, JaNay Brown-Wood, Maasai, picture books, Toby
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Interview with Deborah and Bella Underwood – Creators of Cat & his stories and More!
I have been FB friends with Deborah and Bella for a while and am a fangirl of both, to be honest! I also followed with much inspiration Deborah’s posts this past year about seriously pursuing a new(ish) skill/interest, drawing. It … Continue reading
