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
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Category Archives: Perfect Picture Book Friday
Heart of a Tiger – Perfect Picture Book Friday
As a follow-up to my non-fiction book on big cats last week, Leo the Snow Leopard, I wanted to review one of my favorite fictional picture books about little cats. HEART OF A TIGER Written by Marsha Diane Arnold, and … Continue reading
Knut: How One Little Polar Bear Captivated the World – Perfect Picture Book Friday
I have a soft spot for polar bears and was saddened by the death two winters ago of the world’s most famous polar bear, Knut. His death posed once again the ethical quandary of should man keep and raise animals … Continue reading
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Tagged Hatkoff, Knut, Polar Bears, Susanna Leonard Hill
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My New York – perfect Picture Book Friday
My New York By Kathy Jacobsen Published by Little Brown in 1993, Anniversary edition printed in 2003. Ages: 5-adult Themes: Manhattan, visiting, New York City Availability: Still in print. Yay! Opening Lines/Synopsis: My name is Becky and I live near the New … Continue reading
