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
Salty Seas & His Heroic Friends – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Salty Seas and His Heroic Friends Author: Lynda Wurster Deniger Illustrator: Paulette Ferguson Publisher: His Publishing Company, 2011 Ages: 3-5 Themes: shrimping, sea dangers, teamwork, friendship, Louisiana Opening Lines: Way down at the very, very very bottom of Louisiana, where the Gulf … Continue reading
In Our Mothers’ House – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Tilte: In Our Mothers’ House Author/illustrator: Patricia Polacco Published by Philomel Books Ages: 7-11 Themes: multi-cultural adoption, family life, community, lesbians, mothers Opening Lines: When my mothers told me about how they brought me home to live with them shortly after I was … Continue reading
A Home for Bird – Perfect Picture Book Friday.
In case you didn’t get a chance to check yesterday, here are the CYBILS 2012 winners! It was a great privilege to participate as one of the 2nd round judges for the fictional picture book category. I felt it was … Continue reading
