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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Soccerverse – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Soccerverse – Poems about Soccer Author: Liz Steinglass Illustrator: Edson Îke Publisher: Wordsong, 2019 Ages: 4-8 Genre: Poetry Themes: soccer, poetry, poetic forms, diversity Example: THE FANS I like it when my parents come. I like when they are near. But when they yell … Continue reading
Posted in Book recommendation, Perfect Picture Book Friday, poetry
Tagged diversity, Edson Îke, Liz Steinglass, poems about soccer, poetic forms, poetry, soccer
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YA Book Recommendation – The 57 Bus
Title: the 57 bus, a true story of two teenagers and the crime that changed their lives Author: Dashka Slater Publisher: Farrar, Strauss, Giroux, 2017 Ages: 12-18 Themes: crime, burning, race, justice, gender, morality, identity, class, hate crime, white privilege, aspergers, lgbtqia+, agender, nonbinary, … Continue reading
Posted in Children's literature, diversity, nonfiction
Tagged agender, aspergers, burning, class, crime, diversity, Gender, hate crime, homophobia, identity, justice, LGBTQIA, morality, nonbinary, race, white privilege
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Julián Is A Mermaid – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Julián Is a Mermaid Author & Illustrator: Jessica Love Publisher: Candlewick, 2018 Ages: 5-8 Themes: LGBTQIA, gender expression, diversity, mermaids, boys, nonconformity, unconditional love, afro-latinx, Coney Island Mermaid Parade, individuality, self-love Awards: ALA, Stonewall Picture Book Award, 2019 Opening: This is a boy named … Continue reading
Posted in Diverse Children's Books, LGBTQIA, Perfect Picture Book Friday
Tagged afro-latinx, boys, Coney Island Mermaid Parade, diversity, gender expression, individuality, Jessica Love, Julián Is aMermaid, LGBTQIA, Mermaids, nonconformity, Stonewall Picture Book Award, unconditional love
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