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: Bats
Brian Lies – Illustrator Interview
I have known Brian online for a number of years being an avid fan of all his fun fictional bat picture books (an often maligned and gorgeous/important critter.) If you don’t know this series, please check them out here. His new picture … Continue reading
Posted in Illustrators, Interview
Tagged Bats, Brian Lies, Charlesbridge, Drummer Hoff, EMLA, GATOR DAD, GOT TO GET TO BEAR'S, houghton mifflin, The Emberlys
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Around the World in 50 Weeks goes Batty in South America!
I am sure you know that “bats are the realization of the Fairy of the Wood, keeper of the caves, custodians to the secrets of the night”, right? Take a look at Ethereal and tell me this isn’t true! Ethereal … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Albino Animals, Bats, Brazil, Ethereal, kelly Millner Halls, Mexico, National geographic, Tiger in Trouble
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