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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Book Recommendation – Monster Goose Nursery Rhymes
Title: Monster Goose Nursery Rhymes Written by: Henry L. Herz, Josh Herz and Harrison Herz Illustrated by: Abigail Larson Published by: Pelican Publishing Company, February 7th, 2015 Themes/Topics: nursery rhymes, spoofs, gruesome twists Suitable for ages: 4-10 32 pages, story book … Continue reading
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Last Stop on Market Street – Diversity Reading Challenge 2015
Today’s Diversity Read/Review falls into categories #1 and #2. The author Matt de la Peña is half Mexican/half white and the illustrator Christian Robinson is African-American. Title: Last Stop Market Street Written by: Matt de la Peña Illustrated by: Christian Robinson Published by: G. … Continue reading
Father’s Chinese Opera – 2015 Diversity Reading Challenge
Today’s review for my diversity reading challenge falls into category #1. If you are joining is this challenge as a reader or reviewer, feel free to mention in the comments what books you have been reading. Title: Father’s Chinese Opera Written … Continue reading
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Tagged author of color, Father's Chinese Opera, Richard Lo, we need diverse books campaign
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