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.Easy Sign Up
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- Book Recommendation – Pictured Worlds: Masterpieces of Children’s Book Art by 101 Essential Illustrators from Around the World by Leonard Marcus
- Teddy, Let’s Go! – Perfect Picture Book Friday
- Author Interview with Michelle Nott
- Fred Gets Dressed – Pride Month PPBF
- PINK, BLUE, AND YOU! – Pride PPBF
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Tag Archives: BRICK BY BRICK
Illustrator Interview – Giuliano Ferri
Folks, it has been a few months since my last illustrator interview so I thought it would be fun to start with a bilingual one – with Giuliano Ferri. I recently “read” his wordless picture book, BRICK BY BRICK (English … Continue reading
Heidi Woodward Sheffield – Illustrator Interview
Heidi is an alum of the SCBWI Nevada Mentor program. She did it the year before I did, but I am pretty sure she will agree with me that there is a special bond between those of us who have … Continue reading