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 Endangered Species Haikus
Welcome back to Around the World in 50 weeks, and my A-Z haiku series on endangered species. I continue to try and select a mix of known and lesser known species to heighten our awareness of the dangers many plants … Continue reading
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Tagged Endangered Species, Galapagos Hawk, haikus, Hawaiian Monk Seal, Indian Python
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A-Z Endangered Species Haikus – D, E & F
Continuing this series of haikus to introduce you to some lesser known endangered species. I am trying to present a variety of animals from different nations. Today I have a mammal from West and Central Africa, a bird from North … Continue reading
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Tagged drill, Egyptian Vulture, Endangered Species, Florida Bog Frog., Haiku
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Around the World in 50 Weeks – A,B,C Endangered Species Haiku
African lion, noble and vulnerable. So proud of his pride. Fewer than 21,000 remain in all of Africa. Support this species through Wildlife Direct or Born Free. Bactrian camel, survives sun, sand, winter storm, but not miners’ … Continue reading
