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
Perfect Picture Book friday – Grandpa’s Tractor
Grandpa’s Tractor By Michael Garland Published by Boyd Mills Press, 2011 Ages: 3-5 Themes: Generations, farms, tractors, modernization, memories Opening/Synopsis: “Grandpa Joe and Timmy were going to see the old farm where Grandpa Joe used to live when he was … Continue reading
Picture Book Perfect Friday – FIVE for a little one
Five for a little one by Chris Raschka Published by Simon and Schuster, 2006 Ages: 2-5 Themes: The senses Opening/Synopsis: “Smell is 1. Noble Nose, sniff and smell. You do it well. Contrast, compare. Sample scents of flowers and foods, … Continue reading
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Perfect Picture Book Friday – We’re Going on a Bear Hunt
I can’t hide my respect for this author/poet. In 2007 Michael Rosen was elected the 5th UK Children’s Poet Laureate. You will remember, I recently posted his Sad Book, for PPPF. He has visited hundreds of schools promoting especially poetry … Continue reading
