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: Australia
Illustrator Interview – Jennifer Reid
Okay, I confess I do seem to have an Australia bias at the moment with these interviews! Maybe the universe is telling me I need to visit my final continent! Jennifer Reid is a 12×12 buddy and has her first … Continue reading
Posted in Illustrators, Interview
Tagged Australia, Cancer, Illustrator interview, Jennifer Reid, Mrs T's Cranky Pants, picture books, Victoria Usova
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The Sand Band Trap
For Around the World in 50 Weeks we remain in the Southern hemisphere, but head across the oceans to an endangered species on that huge island, Australia. The Bilby is a marsupial, indigenous to this part of the world. This … Continue reading
Awesome Australian Animals
Australia is home to some unique and truly delightful animals that I would so love to encounter in the wild. Today’s post looks at three of them; two of the stories are by the well-known Australian children’s book author, Mem … Continue reading
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Tagged Australia, Endangered Animals, Koala, Mem Fox, Picture Book Reading Challenge, Possum, Wombat
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