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
Hazel Mitchel – Illustrator Interview
Hazel and I go way back, to a time when pocket money was 10p and for that you’d get you a bag of candy as large as your fist; and London was overrun by wonderful creatures called wombles. Seriously, I … Continue reading
Il Sung Na – Illustrator Interview
I reviewed Il Sung Na’s Book Of Sleep a few years back and have wanted to interview him since then. I am also continuing my search for illustrators beyond North American borders as well as within, so we can … Continue reading
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Tagged Bird Balloon Bear, Il Sung Na, Illustrator interview, Javier Zabala, Welcome Home Bear
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Harold Underdown – Editor Interview
I first met Harold at the SCBWI annual conference in LA in 2011. The following year I moved to Brooklyn just down the road from the Underdowns (before I transferred to Manhattan). The kid lit community in New York is … Continue reading
