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: cats
Fudge and Marmite
You will all know that April is poetry month, so continuing on our feline theme this week, here are two poems about my fuzzy companions. They are like chalk and cheese and have a love/hate relationship with each other. I … Continue reading
a Frenzy of Felines
I admit it; I have a soft spot for cats; big and small; wild and domestic. This week’s blog posts are dedicated to these furry fireballs. Today I am reviewing the first three, in a series of four, written by … Continue reading
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Tagged cats, Emma Walton Hamilton, France, Henry Cole, Italy, Julie Andrews Collection, Little Bo
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