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
HURRICANE HUNTERS! Riders on the Storm – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: HURRICANE HUNTERS! Riders on the Storm Written and illustrated by Chris Demarest Published by Margaret K. McElderry Books, 2006 Ages: 7 -11 Themes: hurricanes, research, meteorologists, WC-130 Hercules, weather Nonfiction Opening Lines: A quiet, restful day at a southern shore masks the chaos of … Continue reading
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Tagged aircraft, Chris Demarest, HURRICANE HUNTERS, hurricanes, meteorology, research, weather
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Sir Cumference and the Isle of Immeter -Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Sir Cumference and the Isle of Immeter – a Math Adventure Written by Cindy Neuschwander Illustrated by Wayne Geehan Published by Charlesbridge, 2006 Ages: 8 -13 Themes: math, geometry, medieval times, islands, riddles, adventure, legends, sea serpents, Opening lines: Young … Continue reading
A Child’s Garden – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: A Child’s Garden, a story of hope Written and illustrated by Michael Foreman Published by Candlewick Press, 2009 Ages: 3-5 Themes: War, hope, vines, resilience Opening line: The boy saw it after a night of rain, a speck of green in … Continue reading
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Tagged a child's garden, hope, michael foreman, picture book, Susanna Leonard Hill, war
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