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
Why Are the Ice Caps Melting? – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Why Are The Ice Caps Melting? The Dangers of Global Warming Written by: Anne Rockwell Illustrated by: Paul Meisel Published by: Harper Collins, 2006 Themes/Topics: Global warming, the greenhouse effect, science, conservation Suitable for ages: 7-11 Let’s Read And Find Out Science, Stage … Continue reading
Interstellar Cinderella – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Interstellar Cinderella Written by: Deborah Underwood Illustrated by: Meg Hunt Published by: Chronicle Books LLC, 2015 Themes/Topics: retelling fairytales, Cinderella, outer space, rhyme Suitable for ages: 4-8 40 pages Opening: Once upon a planetoid, amid her tools and sprockets, a girl named Cinderella dreamed … Continue reading
No, No Kitten – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: No, No, Kitten Written by: Shelley Moore Thomas Illustrated by: Lori Nichols Published by: Boyds Mills Press, 2015 Themes/Topics: kittens, mischief, imagination Suitable for ages: 3-7 Opening: Kitten wants a basket. Kitten wants a pillow. Kitten wants a blanket. Kitten wants… Synopsis: Kitten … Continue reading
