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 – Herb the Vegetarian Dragon
Herb the Vegetarian Dragon Written by Jules Bass and illustrated by Debbie Harter Barefoot Books 1999 Ages 5-8 Themes and Topics: Vegetarianism, tolerance, learning “but we’ve always done it this way” may not be the best answer. Opening and brief … Continue reading
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Creative Chaos
Yes, I confess this is where and how I work. My apartment is around 500 square feet and there’s no room in the bedroom for a desk, so everything happens right here! My excuse is it reflects my creative chaos … Continue reading
Perfect Picture Book Friday – Dot
Dot Written and illustrated by Patricia Intriago Farrar Strauss Giroux, 2011, Fiction Suitable for: ages 3-6 Themes/Topics: Circles/Dots in daily life. Opposites. Emotions. Opening and brief synopsis: “Stop Dot. Go Dot. Fast Dot. Slow Dot.” This is a uniqique concept … Continue reading
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Tagged Dot, education, opposites, Patricia Intriago, Perfect Picture Book Friday, shapes
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