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
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The LONGEST LETSGOBOY – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: The LONGEST LETSGOBOY Author: Derick Wilder Illustrator: Cátia Chien Publisher: Chronicle Books, 202 Ages: 3-6 Format/Genre: fiction Themes: pets, loss, death, grief, celebration, point of view, dogs Opening: Mewmew wakes me, rumbledrumming my tummy. I strrrrrrrretch my oldbones. Synopsis: Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey meets Dog … Continue reading
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Tagged celebration, death, dogs, grief, loss, pets, point of view
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JULIÁN AT THE WEDDING – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Julián at the Wedding (Julián, #2) Author & Illustrator: Jessica Love Publisher: Candlewick Press, 2020 Ages: 4-8 32 pages. Genre: fiction Themes: weddings, love, self-expression, friendship, community, celebration, acceptance, queer wedding, lgbtqia+, gender-nonconformity Opening: This is Julián. And this is Marisol. Today They are Going to … Continue reading
