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: poetry
March Poem
This weekend I realized I had not yet written a poem this month. Although I have written a few songs in the past, I have never really delved into poetry writing before (I know, it shows!- I suspect the rhyming … Continue reading
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Le Citronnier
I promised some occasional poetry on this blog, but what I did not promise is that it would all be serious or polished! February’s poem is 100% factual, but just lent itself to some silly verse! The Lemon Tree In … Continue reading
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