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: Chris Raschka
Odder and Otter – Cybils Nomination
Time for another review of one of the 2012 CYBILS Fictiona Picture Book nominations. Otter and Odder Written by James Howe, illustrated by Chris Raschka Publisher: Candlewick, Oct 9th, 2012 Age: 6-9 Hardback: 40 pages Themes: biracial love, differences, otters, fish, nonconformity … Continue reading
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Tagged Chris Raschka, Howe, James, Otter and Odder, otters, picture book
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Picture Book Perfect Friday – FIVE for a little one
Five for a little one by Chris Raschka Published by Simon and Schuster, 2006 Ages: 2-5 Themes: The senses Opening/Synopsis: “Smell is 1. Noble Nose, sniff and smell. You do it well. Contrast, compare. Sample scents of flowers and foods, … Continue reading
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Tagged Chris Raschka, Five for a little one;, senses
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