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
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Tag Archives: Charlesbridge
Brian Lies – Illustrator Interview
I have known Brian online for a number of years being an avid fan of all his fun fictional bat picture books (an often maligned and gorgeous/important critter.) If you don’t know this series, please check them out here. His new picture … Continue reading
Posted in Illustrators, Interview
Tagged Bats, Brian Lies, Charlesbridge, Drummer Hoff, EMLA, GATOR DAD, GOT TO GET TO BEAR'S, houghton mifflin, The Emberlys
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Iza Trapani – Illustrator Interview
I have known Iza several years and enjoy following a really consistent strong book career. We also share a love of hiking and covered bridges! And Iza is not the first Polish illustrator I have had on my blog! [JM] … Continue reading
Posted in Illustrators, Interview
Tagged Charlesbridge, GABE AND GOON, Iza Trapani, nursery rhymes, picture books, Poland
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Interview with JaNay Brown-Wood and Hazel Mitchell, creators of Imani’s Moon
One of the fun things of being friends with illustrators is getting sneak-peaks at art spreads before the book is published. I fell in love with this story back last Christmas when Hazel was busy working on the front cover, … Continue reading
Posted in author, Illustrators, Interview, Perfect Picture Book Friday
Tagged Charlesbridge, Hazel Mitchell, Imani's Moon, interviews, JaNay Brown-Wood, Maasai, picture books, Toby
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