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
Animal Friends
A trio of books about animal welfare and friendship for Books # 30-32 in The There’s a Book Read to Me Picture Book Challenge. Hey! Get Off our Train by John Burningham. This is a witty story with a deep … Continue reading
AUSTRALIA ZOO – 3 Generations of Conservationists.
Over 750 rescued, exotic, native animals and reptiles — The Australia Zoo’s story began way back in 1970 when Bob and Lyn Irwin decided to start a wildlife sanctuary. From the very beginning, Australia Zoo’s main aim was to promote … Continue reading
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Tagged Australia Zoo, Bindi Irwin, conservation, Endangered Animals
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CUTE KNUT
The death last weekend of the world’s most famous polar bear, Knut, has reposed the ethical quandary of should man keep and raise animals in zoos. Wild Polar Bears can live to around 30 years old, but Knut died at … Continue reading
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Tagged Artcic, Endangered Animals, ethical issues, Knut, Polar Bears
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