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
Tag Archives: 12×12
Illustrator Interview – Charlie Eve Ryan
Charlie Eve Ryan (whom some of you may know as Kerie) has been on my radar for a number of months as she pops up with her groovy art, networking initiatives, moving posts and thoughtful comments in the 12×12 group, … Continue reading
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Tagged 12x12, Charlie Eve Ryan, Illustrator interview, Jodie Sousek, uTales
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Illustrator Interview- Julie Rowan-Zoch
Today’s illustrator, Julie Rowan-Zoch, and I share a linguistic passion, not simply the pleasure of speaking foreign languages but a passion for etymology, cultural expressions, semantics. I see this love of words in her written style, below, which I love. … Continue reading
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Tagged 12x12, Illustrator interview, Julian Rowan-Zoch, linguistics, Rena J Traxel
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Illustrator Interview- Heather Newman
Now, I know you think I just randomly surf facebook for illustrators each week, but actually there is both rhyme and reason to each invitee. I asked Heather to be today’s guest illustrator for two reasons. Since beginning 12×12 in … Continue reading
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Tagged 12x12, April Fool Phyllis, Heather Newman, Illustrator interview, illustrators
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