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.
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Teddy, Let’s Go! – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Teddy, Let’s Go! Author: Michelle Nott Illustrator: Nahid Kazemi Publisher: Enchanted Lion Books, Dec. 6th 2022 Ages: 3-6 Format/Genre: fiction Themes: grandmas, teddies, childhood companions, siblings, growing up, connection, Opening: The wavy-haired woman with love in her eyes pulled me close and whispered in … Continue reading
Posted in Book recommendation, children's books, Children's literature, Perfect Picture Book Friday, Picture Books, resources & activities for elementary school teachers
Tagged children's books, Michelle Nott, Nahid Kazemi, Perfect Picture Book Friday, picture books, teaching resources
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What A Waste – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Another review in my focus on plastic pollution this month. This one targets older kids than last Fridays, and is broader than just plastic pollution, but a real winner. Title: What a Waste, trash, recycling and protecting our planet Author: Jess … Continue reading
Posted in Book recommendation, children's books, Children's literature, conservation, nonfiction, Perfect Picture Book Friday
Tagged children's books, community., conservation, deforestation, DK publishing, environment, getting involved What A waste, our planet, plastic scrap, plastics, pollution, recycling, recycling and protecting our planet, refuse, single-use plastics, solutions, sustainability, waste, waste management
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Happy New Year From My Pen/Keyboard/Paintbrush to Yours!
I continue my new year blog tradition of sharing my word for the year. For 2019 it is — “Qi.” Or “Chi.” It represents the life force continuing to circulate and move us forward. For me 2018 has been one helluva … Continue reading
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Tagged 2019, authors, chi, children's books, connection, illustrators, new year, qi, writers
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