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
A – Z Haiku of Endangered Species
Firstly, Shana Tova to all celebrating Rosh Hashana today! Now, hold onto the basket, while I pump some more air into this balloon, then we’ll launch into this week’s Around the World in 50 Weeks journey. Are you ready? Today … Continue reading
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Tagged Endangered Species, Haiku, piping plover, quokka, red wolf
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A – Z Endangered Species Haikus
Hop into the air balloon and join me in this Monday’s Around the World in 50 weeks, continuing our haiku series with M – O. Today’s Haikus are about three animals with which I suspect you are unfamiliar, unless you’re … Continue reading
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Tagged Endangered Species, Haiku, marsh deer, Nevada pupfish, Open brain coral
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A-Z Endangered Animal Haikus
J – L introduces us to some splendid animals often threatened by man’s thoughtlessness and greed. Our Around the World in 50 weeks takes us across oceans and forests today. All three species this week are strong swimmers! Jaguar – … Continue reading
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Tagged Endangered Species, Haiku, jaguar, killer whale, leopard shark, oceans
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