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
Steliyana Doneva – Illustrator Interview
[JM] Illustrator or author/illustrator? If the latter, do you begin with words or pictures? I am an illustrator, but I have always considered the images as words. [JM] Where are you from/have you lived and how has that influenced your … Continue reading
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Tagged An Extraordinary Moth, Darlin Grey, Sleeping Bear Press, Steliyana Doneva
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Heidi Woodward Sheffield – Illustrator Interview
Heidi is an alum of the SCBWI Nevada Mentor program. She did it the year before I did, but I am pretty sure she will agree with me that there is a special bond between those of us who have … Continue reading
