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: Dianne de las Casas
PiBoIdMo Roundup!
PiBoIdMo 2011 is in the bag! What an amazing experience! As someone new to writing (picture books) this year, I don’t think one can do better than to participate in Picture Book Idea Month, launched by Tara Lazar coupled with … Continue reading
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Tagged 12x12, Dianne de las Casas, Erik, Julie Hedlund, PiBoIdMo, Tara Lazar, This Kid Reviews Books
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Everyone loves Picture Books
Picture Book Month has taken off! Picture books have a great unifying power. Even if you are no longer an avid reader, or you have just one genre that floats your boat, I think we all have fond memories of … Continue reading
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Tagged Dianne de las Casas, Mo Willems, Picture Book Month, Picture Book Reading Challenge
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