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
Category Archives: young adult
No Way They Were Gay? – Pride Month, YA book Recommendation
Title: No Way, They Were Gay? Queer History Project Author: Lee Wind Publisher: Zest Books, 2021 Ages: 11+ 296 pages. Genre: nonfiction Themes: Queer history, queer figures in history, lgbtqia+, historical bias Opening:History sounds really official. Like it’s all fact. But that’s not necessarily … Continue reading
Game Changers – Pride Month YA Book Recommendation
Title: Game Changers, lesbians you should know about Author & Illustrator: Robin Lowey Published: 2020 Ages: 11+ 144 pages. Genre: nonfiction Themes: lgbtqia+, contemporary lesbians, San Francisco, queer history, Bay Area, queer community, role models Opening:American LGBTQ+ history includes stories of a brave and … Continue reading
Rosie Loves Jack – YA Book Recommendation
Title: Rosie Loves Jack Author: Mel Darbon Publisher: Peachtree Publishing, March 1st 2021 Ages: 13+ Genre: contemporary YA fiction Note: adult themes: ableist behavior/language, taking advantage of young women, discussions of rape, sex trafficking, mentions of alcohol and drug abuse, & other scenes of … Continue reading
