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.
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Category Archives: Perfect Picture Book Friday
Once Upon a Winter Day – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Once Upon a Winter Day Author & Illustrator: Liza Woodruff Publisher: Holiday House, 2020 Ages: 3-6 Format/Genre: fiction Themes: animal tracks, winter, stories, creative play, search-and-find Opening: Milo was looking for a story but his mother was busy. “Why don’t you go play in the snow?” … Continue reading
DR. FAUCI – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: DR. FAUCI, HOW A BOY FROM BROOKLYN BECAME AMERICA’S DOCTOR Author: Kate Messner Illustrator: Alexandra Bye Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ages: 4-8 Format/Genre: biography Themes: science, picture book biography, research, infectious disease, COVID 19, Dr. Anthony Fauci, scientist, curiosity, medicine Opening: Anthony Fauci was always … Continue reading
circle under berry – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: circle under berry Author & Illustrator: Carter Higgins Publisher: Chronicle Kids, 2021 Ages: 2-5 Format/Genre: concept picture book Themes: colors, shapes, prepositions, patterns, animals, connection Opening: circle under berry Synopsis: Part Sandra Boynton, part Each Peach Pear Plum; part Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, —a treat for … Continue reading




