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
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Tag Archives: feelings
Pruett and Soo – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Pruett and Soo Author: Nancy Viau Illustrator: Jorge Lacera Publisher: Two Lions, 2022 Ages: 3-6 Format/Genre: fiction Themes: rules, feelings, friends, monochrome, colorful, identity, aliens, planets, questioning Opening: Planet Monochrome was a teeny tiny planet tucked in between Saturn and Jupiter. It blended in … Continue reading
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Tagged aliens, colorful, feelings, friends, identity, monochrome, planets, rules
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Tell Me About Sex, Grandma – Perfect picture Book Friday
Title: Tell me About Sex, Grandma Author & Illustrator: Anastasia Higginbotham Publisher: The feminist Press at Cuny, 2017 Ages: 7+ Themes: sex, growing up, natural curiosity, feelings, the spectrum, safety, sex ed for all ages, choice Opening: Sex is everywhere. Synopsis: A book … Continue reading
