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
Bub – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Bub Author & Illustrator: Elizabeth Rose Stanton Publisher: Simon & Schuster, 2018 Ages: 4-7 Themes: monster families, middle child, being noticed Opening: This is Bub. His real name is Bob. Synopsis: For little green monster, Bub, it’s not easy being the … Continue reading
Pride, The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag – PPBF
Title: Pride, The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag Author: Rob Sanders Illustrator: Steven Salerno Publisher: Random House, April 2018 Ages: 5-9 Themes: gay pride, Harvey Milk, the rainbow flag, lgbtqia+, strength, leadership, change, power, control, politics and differing opinions, tolerance Genre: biography Opening: … Continue reading
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Tagged biography, change, control, gay pride, Harvey Milk, leadership, LGBTQIA, picture book biography, politics and differing opinions, power, Pride, Rob Sanders, Steven Salerno, strength, the rainbow flag, The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag, tolerance
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Girl Running, BOBBI GIBB and the BOSTON MARATHON – Perfect Picture Book Friday
The 122nd running of the Boston Marathon is on Monday, April 16, 2018, so I wanted to feature this tribute to BOBBI GIBB, on the pre-marathon weekend of festivities. Title: Running Girl, BOBBI GIBB and the BOSTON MARATHON Author:Annette Bay … Continue reading
