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: Perfect Picture Book Friday
I’m a Hare So There – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Im a Hare so There Author & Illustrator: Julie Rowan-Zoch Publisher: HMH, 2021 Ages: 4-8 32 pages, Genre: informational fiction Themes: hares, rabbits, animal differences/similarities, Sonoran desert creatures, ecosystems, compare & contrast Opening:Hello, Rabbit. Rabbit? Did you say… Synopsis: When a chipmunk mistakes Hare … Continue reading
Over The Shop – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Over the Shop Author: Jon Arno Lawson Illustrator: Qin Leng Publisher: Candlewick, 2021 Ages: 4-8 40 pages. Genre: wordless fiction Themes: lgbtqia+, trans, grandparents, acceptance, community, companionship, differences, Opening: Synopsis: The first few spreads show us a day in the life of a young … Continue reading
Maddy – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Maddy Author: Gayle E. Pitman Contributor: Anne Paschier Illustrator: Violet Tobacco Publisher: Magination Press, 2020 Ages: 4-8 32 pages. Genre: nonfiction, Themes: parents, gender nonconforming, intersex, transgender, transitioning, lgbtqia+ Opening:Most Mommies are girls.Most daddies are boys.But lots of parents are. neither a boy nor … Continue reading
