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: Interview
Wonderful You – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Wonderful You, an Adoption Story Author: Lauren McLaughlin Illustrator: Meilo So Publisher: Random House, 2017 Ages: 3-7 Themes: adoption, families Opening: In a faraway land lived a lady in blue with a babe in her tummy named Wonderful You Synopsis: This … Continue reading
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Tagged adoption, Lauren McLaughlin, Meilo So
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Daniela Tordi – Illustrator Interview
As you know, I like to share a little of why I am interviewing today’s guest on my blog. In Daniela’s case, besides loving her artwork, Daniela is Italian and also has a home in the Luberon, one of my … Continue reading
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Tagged Children's book author and illustrator, Daniela Tordi, Italian
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Cathy Morrison – Illustrator Interview
Very happy to once again be interviewing an illustrator whose illustrations will be showcased in my perfect picture book Friday link this week. [JM] Illustrator or author/illustrator? If the latter, do you begin with words or pictures? [CM] I consider … Continue reading
