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
NEW YORK Day & Night – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: NEW YORK Day & Night Author: Aurélie Pollet Illustrator: Vincent Bergier Publisher: Prestel Verlag, March 19th, 2019, originally published in French by l’Agrume in 2017 Ages: 3-6 Themes: New York City, perception, nighttime, daytime, imagination Genre: Concept picture book Opening: … Continue reading
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Love, Mama – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Love, Mama Written and illustrated by: Jeanette Bradley Publisher: Roaring Brook Press, 2018 Ages: 3-5 Themes: temporary separation, mother’s love, penguins, missing, longing Opening: When they reached the ocean, Kipling waved goodbye to Mama. She called, “I’ll be back soon.” Synopsis: When … Continue reading
One Iguana, Two Iguanas – PPBF and World Wildlife Day 2019
World Wildlife Day is this Sunday, March 3rd, 2019. And I have selected a more unusual non-fiction picture book to celebrate this event. Title: One Iguana, Two Iguanas – A Story of Accident, Natural Selection, and Evolution (part of the … Continue reading
