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: SCBWI
Author Interview – Abbey Lee Nash
So very happy to interview another SCBWI Nevada mentee, Abbey Lee Ash, who has just released her debut YA novel, which I am reviewing this Friday. [JM] Where are you from and how has that … Continue reading
John Briggs – Author Interview
A friend recommended the new picture book, LEAPING LEMMINGS to me last fall and I found the author’s humor so to my liking that I decided I wanted to combine an interview with the author, John Briggs, with my usual … Continue reading
Posted in author, Interview, SCBWI
Tagged Glenn Falls Writers Group, humor, John Briggs, Leaping Lemmings, picture books
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Connecting – 15 Reasons Why I love the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators
When I sold my Nice apartment and packed up and stored my 11 boxes a year ago, I terminated all standing orders and subscriptions on my French bank account except one, my SCBWI membership. I’d give up beer and cheese before … Continue reading
Posted in children's books, SCBWI
Tagged Dana Carey, Debbie Ohi, Emma D Dryden, Emma Walton Hamilton, Jane Yolen, Julie Hedlund, Kate Messner, kristin Fullton, Lin Oliver, Paula Yoo, Roxie Munro, Sarah Towle, SCBWI, SCBWI LA 2011, SCBWI LA 2013, SCBWI Nevada Mentor Program, Steve Mooser, Tara Lazar, Turbo Monkeys
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