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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Perfect Picture Book Friday – The Crocodile’s True Colors
The Crocodile’s True Colors Written by and illustrated by Eva Montanari Publishers : Watson Guptil, Sept 2002 Ages 4-8 Themes : art, expressionism, cubism, futurism, abstractionism, dadaism, perception of danger (not always what it seems), African Animals Opening and Synopsis : “In the grassy fields … Continue reading
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Tagged abstractionism, African animals, cubism, dadaism, danger, Expressionism, futurism, Montanari, Mother Reader, perception
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Bonne Année 2012 – What are you dreaming of?
For all my adult life I have written very concrete goals each January and for the most part, the process of setting them in print and revisiting them regularly during the year, has seen many of these goals, partially or … Continue reading
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Tagged 2012, authenticity, Children's Book Hub, Emma Dryden, goals, Harold Underdown, Kathleen Duey, new year, writing
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