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 – Dana Carey from SCBWI France!
I met Dana at the international gathering of the SCWBI conference in LA last year. She was the first, and only, member of SCBWI France that I have met and she was so welcoming. Sadly Paris is a heck of … Continue reading
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Tagged 12x12, Dana Carey, Illustrator interview, SCBWI France
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Illustrator Interview – Loni Edwards
I have had the fun and privilege of being connected to Loni through a variety of groups for picture book writers and illustrators. We have shared inspiration in PiBoIdMo last November and throughout this year in the 12x12in12 group, set … Continue reading
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Tagged 12x1in12, Loni Edwards, Perfect Picture Book Friday, PiBoIdMo
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Illustrator Interview – Jane Chapman
Oo, I am so excited about today’s guest on my blog. Picture books, as you are aware, are a beautiful marriage between illustration and text, both blending together to reveal the story to the reader and listener. Today’s illustrator achieves … Continue reading
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Tagged Bear says Thanks, Jane Chapman, Karma Wilson, McElderry Books, Tiger Press, Tim Warnes, Walker Books
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