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: conservation
SNOW GAMES Winner and Snow Leopards
It has been around 25 years since I spent any time in London over the winter, so the past few days of steady snow have taken me (and Heathrow) by surprise! I have opted for fireside reading rather than snowstorm … Continue reading
Can We Save the Tiger? – Around the World in 50 Weeks
Can We Save the Tiger? Written by Martin Jenkins, illustrated by Vicky White Published by Walker Books Ltd, 2011 Ages: 5 and up Themes: animals, conservation, extinction, Opening/Synopsis: “The world is quite a big place, you know. But it’s not that … Continue reading
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Picture Book Perfect Friday – One Pelican at a Time
One Pelican at a Time – A Story of the Gulf Oil Spill Written by Nancy Stewart, art by Samantha Bell Published by Guardian Angel Publishing, 2011 Ages: 5-11 Themes: Gulf Oil spill, pelican, ecology, environmental stewardship Opening/Synopsis: Bella saw the … Continue reading
