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: Emma Walton Hamilton
a Frenzy of Felines
I admit it; I have a soft spot for cats; big and small; wild and domestic. This week’s blog posts are dedicated to these furry fireballs. Today I am reviewing the first three, in a series of four, written by … Continue reading
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Tagged cats, Emma Walton Hamilton, France, Henry Cole, Italy, Julie Andrews Collection, Little Bo
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So you want to write?
As a teenager I wanted to to be an overseas correspondent. I naively saw myself in dangerous zones in the world, risking all to send gripping reports back to European headquarters. The overseas bit worked out (and I did get … Continue reading
AUDIBLE
My addiction to audio books developed during the training for my first marathon, Vienna, in 2007. I knew I would be putting in hours on the local trails and pavements in preparation for the event, so when I saw a free … Continue reading
