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: California
An A to Zed of the USA by a European Nomad – I & J
Independence During my 5+ years in the States, I’ve learned that no single description about the country is accurate. Its large size, ethnic diversity, conflicting ideologies, and tenacious history make it difficult to describe. It’s a country with mind-boggling poverty … Continue reading
Posted in A to Zed, Musings
Tagged a to zed of the USA, California, freedom, Independence, individualism, Joshua tree, usa
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Jo’s Journey 2015 and Welcome Back to the Fall Blog Schedule
“Traveling is never a matter of money, but of courage.”—Paulo Coelho Sometimes it’s financial security that holds us back, other times it’s emotional security, but it takes courage to step outside your front door and head out into the world. … Continue reading
Posted in Musings
Tagged California, Colorado, Los Angeles, Maine, Nevada, New Brunswick, Nomad, SCBWI, summer, travel, Utah, writing
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