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 will Never NOT EVER eat a tomato – Perfect Picture Book Friday
For all those picky eaters out there. Lauren Child’s quirky book brings solutions to your dinner table! I will Never NOT EVER eat a tomato By Lauren Child Published by Orchard Books, UK, 2000 Age: 4-8 Themes: Food, likes, dislikes, … Continue reading
The Pencil – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Today’s book is one of those you’ll have no problem reading again and again to your class, and it will always spark some great creative activity as a result. The Pencil Written by Alan Ahlberg, Illustrated by Bruce Ingman Published … Continue reading
While You Were Sleeping – Perfect Picture Book Friday
A related preempt to today’s perfect picture book is, for those that missed the announcement on Monday, I have been selected as part of this year’s CYBILS round 2 panel for judging the category of fictional picture books. I am … Continue reading
