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
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A Culinary Dot for International Dot Day
Every year on September 15th-ish, there is a celebration of creativity and connectivity known as International Dot Day, based on the fabulous picture book by Peter H. Reynolds, THE DOT (see video of the book here) This year, over ONE and a … Continue reading
Yuko-Chan and the Daruma Doll – Picture Book Friday
Title: Yuko-Chan and the Daruma Doll – The Adventures of a Blind Japanese Girl who saves her Village. Written and illustrated by Sunny Seki Published by Tuttle Publishing, 2012, (NB. Tuttle is the world’s largest publisher of books in Asia) Bilingual … Continue reading
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Tagged Blindness, Daruma doll, Japan, picture books, Sunny Seki, teaching resources, Yuko-Chan
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Roland Humphrey is Wearing What? – Book Review
Title: Roland Humphrey is Wearing WHAT? Written by: Eileen Kiernan-Johnson Illustrated by: Katrina Revenaugh Published by: Huntley Rahara Press, 2012 Ages: 4 upwards Themes: peer pressure, gender conformity, tolerance, self-acceptance, Openings Lines: “That’s right,” chimed in Lucy, who readily agreed, … Continue reading
