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.
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Category Archives: nonfiction
Book Recommendation – Pictured Worlds: Masterpieces of Children’s Book Art by 101 Essential Illustrators from Around the World by Leonard Marcus
Title: Pictured Worlds: Masterpieces of Children’s Book Art by 101 Essential Illustrators from Around the World Author: Leonard S. MarcusPublisher: Abrams, New YorkDate: March 2023Pages: 440Genre: NonfictionThemes: illustrators, children’s book illustrations, history of children’s book illustrations I honestly can’t think of a … Continue reading
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Tagged children's literature historian, Edward Lear, evolution of illustrated children's books, history of children's books, illustrators of children's books, Ivan Bilibin, Kate Greenaway, Leonard S Marcus, Maurice Sendak, Mo Willems, Randolph Caldecott
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Our Planet! – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Our Planet! There’s No Place Like Earth Author: Stacy McAnulty Illustrator: David Litchfield Publisher: Henry Holt and Company, 2022 Ages: 4-8 Format/Genre: nonfiction Themes: planets, Earth, climate, climate change, energy, renewable energy, flora, fauna, solar system Opening: Hi, I’m Earth.Also known as Planet Awesome.Also … Continue reading
Bobcat Prowling – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Cat Prowling Author: Maria Gianferrari Illustrator: Bagram Ibatoulline Publisher: Roaring Brook Press, 2022 Ages: 5-8 Format/Genre: narrative nonfiction Themes: bobcats, yearling, territory Opening: Beyond your house,behind tall pines,under paling starsMother Bobcat wakes. Bobcat Yearling,from last year’s litter,stretches and yawns. Synopsis: A young bobcat leaves … Continue reading
