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
Amy Huntington – Illustrator Interview
I came to Amy’s art through a recommendation, which isn’t rare for me as friends know of my love for picture book illustration despite ‘only’ being a writer. My friend, Emma Dryden suggested I check out Amy’s work earlier in … Continue reading
Posted in Illustrators, Interview
Tagged Amy Huntington, Illustrator interview, Kenya, picture books, SCBWI, Tuk-tuk
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Leonard Marcus – Children’s Literature Interview
I met Leonard Marcus three years ago, shortly after arriving in New York. An author/illustrator friend who gives wonderful kid lit parties in her small New York apartment was gracious enough to invite me to one. Thoroughly new to writing … Continue reading
Gabi Swiatkowska – Illustrator Interview
A couple of years ago I reviewed INFINITY AND ME on my blog and have been following Gabi’s career ever since. She is also a fellow European, and I do like to squeeze a few into my interviews when I … Continue reading
Posted in Illustrators, Interview
Tagged BROOKLYN LIBRARY, gabi swiatkowska, infinity and me, kate hosford, THE PERFECT CUP OF TEA
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