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
Maple – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Maple Written and Illustrated by Lori Nichols Published by Nancy Paulson Books, February 2014, an imprint of Penguin Group Ages: 3-7 Themes: trees, siblings, seasons Opening Sentence: Maple loved her name. Synopsis: When Maple is a wee baby girl, her mom and dad … Continue reading
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Tagged Lori Nichols, MAPLE, maple trees, picture books, teachers' resources, tree planting
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The New Girl…and Me – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: The New Girl…and Me Story by Jacqui Robbins Art by Matt Phelan Published by Richard Jackson Books, 2004 Ages: 5-8 Themes: first day in new school, friendship, Opening Lines: The first day the new girl comes to our class, … Continue reading
Lumpito and the Painter from Spain – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Lumpito and the Painter from Spain Written by Monica Kulling Illustrated by Dean Griffiths Published by Pajama Press, 2012 Inspired by David Douglas Duncan’s Picasso & Lump: A dachshund’s Odyssey Ages: 4-8 Themes: Dachshunds, Pablo Picasso, Lump (Picasso’s dachshund) Opening … Continue reading
