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
Plastic-Free October Musings Week1
With just one week under my belt in my plastic-free month, there is SO much to say, but I will just try and share some highlights and keep this zippy. Plastic is derived from fossil fuels, making the material a … Continue reading
Posted in conservation, Musings
Tagged biodegradable, local produce, plastic-free month, plastics, re-using, recycling, single-use plastics, zero waste
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Summer Blog Hiatus – Why I wander
Once again it is time for my two-month summer blog hiatus when I laser in my writing focus on my present manuscript and hopefully some fun Facebook musings during my adventures. Last year’s travels were all about healing and perspective. … Continue reading
Happy New Year From My Pen/Keyboard/Paintbrush to Yours!
I continue my new year blog tradition of sharing my word for the year. For 2019 it is — “Qi.” Or “Chi.” It represents the life force continuing to circulate and move us forward. For me 2018 has been one helluva … Continue reading
Posted in Musings
Tagged 2019, authors, chi, children's books, connection, illustrators, new year, qi, writers
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