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.Easy Sign Up
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- Book Recommendation – Pictured Worlds: Masterpieces of Children’s Book Art by 101 Essential Illustrators from Around the World by Leonard Marcus
- Teddy, Let’s Go! – Perfect Picture Book Friday
- Author Interview with Michelle Nott
- Fred Gets Dressed – Pride Month PPBF
- PINK, BLUE, AND YOU! – Pride PPBF
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Annual Summer Blog Hiatus
My wonderful school librarian job affords me two months of travel every summer, and girl, I make the most of it. Am off hiking, writing, pet-sitting, National Park exploring, road-tripping, and having another wonderful travel adventure for the next couple … Continue reading
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Send a Girl – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Send a Girl, The True Story of How Women Joined FDNY Author: Jessica M. Rinker Illustrator: Meg Hunt Publisher: Bloomsbury Children’s Books, March 2021 Ages: 5-8 40 pages. Genre: biography Themes: firefighters, women, girls, equality, sexism, discrimination, New York City, FNDY, Brenda Berkman, feminism … Continue reading
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Tagged Brenda Berkman, Discrimination, equality, firefighters, FNDY, girls, Jessica m Rinker, New York City, sexism, women
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