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
Tony and His Elephants – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Tony and His Elephants, Best Friends Forever Text and photos by: Cathleen Burnham Published by: Crickhollow and Crispin Books, April 2017 Themes/Topics: elephants, baby animals, environmental conservation, Thailand, youth activism, wild animal rescue Genre: Nonfiction – 32 pages Suitable for ages: … Continue reading
How to be a Bigger Bunny – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: How to Be a Bigger Bunny Author & Illustrator: Florence and Wendell Minor Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books, 2017 Ages: 4-8 Themes: being the smallest, standing out, adventure, wordplay Opening: Tickles the bunny yawned. It was time to get … Continue reading
Nope – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Nope, A Tale of First Flight Author & Illustrator: Drew Sheneman Publisher: Viking, 2017 Ages: 3-5 Themes: baby birds, first flight, trying new things, courage Opening: Synopsis: Nope tells the nearly wordless story of a baby bird who isn’t so sure it’s a good … Continue reading
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