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: Endangered Animals
Around the World in 50 Weeks – A,B,C Endangered Species Haiku
African lion, noble and vulnerable. So proud of his pride. Fewer than 21,000 remain in all of Africa. Support this species through Wildlife Direct or Born Free. Bactrian camel, survives sun, sand, winter storm, but not miners’ … Continue reading
Perfect Picture Book Friday – GONE WILD
Today is Endangered Species Day 2012 and my book selection pays homage to this. You can find out much more about events/reading/films and other resources fot this day at www.stop.extinction.org, for example they have a list of ten easy things … Continue reading
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Tagged alphabet, Caldecott, David McLimans, Endangered Animals, Gone Wild
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Picture Book Perfect Friday – What’s the Difference?
While I am tempted to promote an endangered species book every week on Picture Book Perfect Fridays, I have been holding back and trying to vary my offerings. But today I am back to one of my favorite topics, but … Continue reading
Posted in Perfect Picture Book Friday
Tagged Endangered Animals, habitat, Joan Waites, picture books, rhyme, subtraction, Suzanne Slade
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