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: Brooklyn
Lori Richmond – Illustrator Interview
I think it was through a mutual friend, Lauren Castillo, that I began following Lori and her work on social media. I have to say through our FB interactions, I feel like I already know here but that isn’t the … Continue reading
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Tagged Brooklyn, Friends Work Here, Lauren Castillo, Lori Killkelly, Lori Richmond, Rodeen Literary Management
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Amber Alvarez – Illustrator Interview
I met Amber in Brooklyn during my first semester at Stony Brook. We lived in the same neighborhood and would bump into each other in the street. We were able to meet up with other kidlit friends to talk biz, … Continue reading
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Tagged Amber Alvarez, Brooklyn, Illustrator interview, picture books, Utah
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Ruth Chan – Illustrator Interview
I am not wanting to brag here, but when you live in New York you bump into amazing writers and artists all the time (and as an overseas studentI am truly grateful for every day here), so to be honest … Continue reading
