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: Drydenbks
PALE MALE, Citizen Hawk of New York City – Perfect Picture Book Friday
When I think about Big City animal life I think pigeons, rats, squirrels etc. Indeed my most unusual visitor in the apartment in Nice was a hedgehog who popped inside to say hello. I was thus surprised when a friend … Continue reading
Happy Birthday, drydenbks! – Interview with Emma D. Dryden
Today’s guest needs little introduction for those who have been around for even a short while, like myself, in the world of children’s literature. I am very happy to be interviewing the amazing Emma D. Dryden: New Yorker, encourager, editor … Continue reading
U tell me if uTales is cool – FREE trial!
It is picture book month, but these days picture books come in different formats, unlike during our childhoods. Over the past few months I have been converting from a fairly negative stance towards eBooks for the very young, to a … Continue reading
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Tagged authors, Drydenbks, eBooks, Emma D Dryden, Hazel Mitchell, illustrators, Mark Weinstein, Nils von Heijne, picture books, uTales
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