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: colors
Swing – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Swing Author & Illustrator: Michael Hall Publisher: Greenwillow Books, 2020 Ages: 3-5 Format/Genre: concept book Themes: alphabet, letters, vowels, sharing, kindness, swings, playground, fun, shapes, colors, opposites Opening: The first letter was alone when a second letter arrived. “Can I play with you?” the … Continue reading
Posted in children's books, Children's literature, concept picture book, Perfect Picture Book Friday, Picture Books
Tagged alphabet, colors, fun, kindness, letters, opposites, playground, shapes, sharing, Swings, vowels
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Mixed – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Mixed, A Colorful Story Written and Illustrated by: Arree Chung Publisher: Henry Holt and Company, September 2018 Ages: 4-8 Themes: colors, mixing colors, diversity, acceptance, variety, mixed race Opening: In the beginning there were three colors. Reds, Yellows, and Blues. Synopsis: All special in … Continue reading
Pink is For Boys – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Pink is for Boys Author: Robb Perlman Illustrator: Eda Kaban Publisher: Running Press Kids, June 5th 2018 Ages: 4-7 Themes: gender stereotyping, colors, acceptance, inclusion Opening: Pink is for Boys. And girls. Synopsis: This timely and beautiful picture book … Continue reading
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Tagged acceptance, colors, Eda Kaban, inclusion, Pink is For Boys, Robb Pearlmann, stereotyping
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