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
Journey – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Journey Written and Illustrated by Aaron Becker Published by Candlewick Press, 2013 Ages: 4-8 Themes: imagination, journeys, loneliness Opening Illustration: Dad’s busy. Mom’s busy. Big sister’s busy. What’s a little girl to do? Synopsis: A little girl searches out some interaction with each … Continue reading
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Bear and Bee – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Bear and Bee By Sergio Ruzzier Published by Dysney, Hyperion, 2013 Ages: 3+ Themes: bears, bees, sharing, prejudices 48 pages Opening Lines: “I am hungry,” says Bear. … Continue reading
Little Chicken’s Big Christmas – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Little Chicken’s Big Christmas Written by Jerry Davis Illustrated by Katie Davis Self-published Ages: 2-5 Themes: Christmas day, anticipation, giving Available from the Amazon Kindle Store. Opening Lines: Little Chicken! Rise ‘n Shine! Synopsis: Little Chicken, like any littl’un can’t … Continue reading
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