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.
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Tag Archives: Barbara Dee
Middle Grade Book Recommendation – Haven Jacobs Saves the Planet
Title: Haven Jacobs Saves the Planet Author: Barbara Dee Publisher: Aladdin, Sept. 2022 Ages: 9-12 Format/Genre: Fiction Themes: eco-anxiety, teens, pollution, climate crisis, chemical pollutants, rivers, friendships, anxiety, bullying, panic attacks, insomnia, nail-biting Reviewed from an ARC Favorite Quote (as a librarian ;)) : … Continue reading →
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Tagged anxiety, Barbara Dee, bullying, chemical pollutants, climate crisis, eco-anxiety, friendships, insomnia, nail-biting, panic attacks, pollution, rivers, teens
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Violets are Blue – MG Book Recommendation
Title: Violets are Blue Author: Barbara Dee Publisher: Aladdin, 28th Sept. 2021 Ages: 8-11 283 pages. Genre: Middle Grade realistic contemporary fiction ARC review copy from publisher Themes: divorce, parental addiction, pills addiction, middle school, makeup artists, secrets, friendships, forgiveness, family, SUD (substance use … Continue reading →
Maybe He Just Likes You – Middle Grade Book Recommendation
Title: Maybe He Just Likes you Author: Barbara Dee Publisher: Aladdin, October 1st 2019 Ages: 10-14 Themes: #MeTooK12, #MeToo, sexual harassment, bullying, middle grade, finding one’s voice, support, boundaries, consent, Thank you to the publisher for my review copy. Favorite Quote: I also understand that … Continue reading →
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