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: Born Free
Interview with Virginia McKenna
Virginia McKenna with ‘Girl’ in the 1966 Film – Born Free I first discovered Virginia McKenna and her wonderful husband, Bill Travers, through watching the 1969 film Ring of Bright Water, around the age of ten. It is a scenically … Continue reading
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Tagged Bill Travers, Born Free, lions, otters, Ring of Bright Water, Virginia McKenna, Zoo Check
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EARTH DAY – Let’s celebrate our Wonderful World!
Around the World in 50 weeks, is a day early this week, so that we can unite world wide to celebrate Earth Day, April 22nd 2012. It is a day each year on which events are held globally to increase awareness and … Continue reading
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Tagged Apples for the Teacher, Born Free, Earth Day, National Parks, WWF
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Tigers too!
I couldn’t restrict a week about cats to just domestic ones. I truly don’t have a favourite feline, but have chosen to dedicate today’s post to that striped, regal cat – the tiger. This is my little, online contribution to … Continue reading
