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.
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Category Archives: Pride Month
It Feels Good to Be Yourself – PPBF Pride Month
Title: It Feels Good to Be Yourself, A Book about Gender Identity Author: Theresa Thorn Illustrator: Noah Grigni Publisher: Henry Holt and Company, 2019 Ages: 5-8 Format/Genre: nonfiction Themes: gender identity, being yourself, lgbtqia+, transgender, nonbinary Opening: This is Ruthie. She’s a transgender girl. That … Continue reading
Pride Month YA Recommendation – The Key to You and Me
Title: The Key to You and Me Illustrator: Jaye Robin Brown Publisher: Harper Teen, 2021 Ages: 13+ Format/Genre: Contemporary YA Themes: Pride Month, romance, coming-out, out and proud, riding, driving, dating, lesbians, small-town south, lgbtqia+ Synopsis: A sweet and funny #ownvoices LGBTQ+ romance perfect for … Continue reading
Posted in Children's literature, LGBTQIA, Pride Month, young adult
Tagged coming-out, dating, driving, lesbians, LGBTQIA+, out and proud, Pride Month, riding, romance, small-town south, YA
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No Way They Were Gay? – Pride Month, YA book Recommendation
Title: No Way, They Were Gay? Queer History Project Author: Lee Wind Publisher: Zest Books, 2021 Ages: 11+ 296 pages. Genre: nonfiction Themes: Queer history, queer figures in history, lgbtqia+, historical bias Opening:History sounds really official. Like it’s all fact. But that’s not necessarily … Continue reading
