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: E.B. Lewis
Preaching to The Chickens – Perfect Picture Book Friday
I was going to save my review of this picture book for Black History month in February, then I thought, no, this book needs a spotlight today, 01/20/2016! Title: Preaching to the Chickens Author: Jabari Asim Illustrator: E. B. Lewis … Continue reading →
Posted in Book recommendation, diversity, Perfect Picture Book Friday
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Tagged children's books, civil rights, E.B. Lewis, equal right, Jabari Asim, John Lewis, justice, picture books
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Illustrator Interview – Ruth McNally Barshaw
I have many different reasons for inviting illustrators onto my blog. Many have become friends, all are gifted artists whom I admire, sometimes their daily doodles inspire me, others have won portfolio awards or I have contacted them after drooling over … Continue reading →
Posted in Illustrators, Interview
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Tagged Denise Brennan Nelson, E.B. Lewis, Ellie McDoodle Diaries, LEOPOLD, Ruth McNally Barshaw, SCBWI
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