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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Mentors
“The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches but to reveal to him his own.” Benjamin Disraeli As so many of my friends across the pond are gearing up for Thanksgiving tomorrow, I couldn’t … Continue reading
Penguin Post – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Penguin Post Written and illustrated: by Debi Gliori Publisher: Harcourt Children’s Books, 2002, Fiction Suitable for: Preschool – Kindergarten (ages 3-6) Themes/Topics: the arrival of a young sibling. Opening and brief synopsis: Milo is the youngest in a long line … Continue reading
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Tagged antarctic, penguins, Perfect Picture Book Friday, Picture Book Reading Challenge
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U tell me if uTales is cool – FREE trial!
It is picture book month, but these days picture books come in different formats, unlike during our childhoods. Over the past few months I have been converting from a fairly negative stance towards eBooks for the very young, to a … Continue reading
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Tagged authors, Drydenbks, eBooks, Emma D Dryden, Hazel Mitchell, illustrators, Mark Weinstein, Nils von Heijne, picture books, uTales
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