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: Musings
INTO THE LIGHT OF A NEW YEAR – 2021
After ten years of a (mostly) weekly blogging schedule, I am taking a wee break to focus on my writing and my own story. May you own musings lead you on some wonderful journeys. And my ten words for this … Continue reading
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Jo’s Journey 2020 (and start of my usual summer blog hiatus)
My advice for aspiring writers is go to New York. And if you can’t go to New York, go to the place that represents New York to you, where the standards for writing are high, there are other people who … Continue reading
What’s In A Decade?
I am sitting by the window in an eco coffee shop in downtown Boulder, where I am pet-sitting over the new year. Another occasion to see a new part of the country and catch up with writer friends. After a hike, … Continue reading
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