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
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Tag Archives: Author interview
Author Interview with Michelle Nott
I have known Michelle for a good decade, having bonded through our European/Francophone connection (Michelle is originally from the US, but has lived and studied in France and lived in Belgium over a decade-with dual French and American citizenship, where … Continue reading
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Author Interview – Abbey Lee Nash
So very happy to interview another SCBWI Nevada mentee, Abbey Lee Ash, who has just released her debut YA novel, which I am reviewing this Friday. [JM] Where are you from and how has that … Continue reading
