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: France
New Year in a Word
As my blog followers know, I like to begin the year with an inspirational post on January 1st with a focus WORD, goals for the new year and a reflection on the past twelve months. I am a week late, … Continue reading
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Tagged Brooklyn, Children's author, Devon, Diane Perruzzi, Emma Dryden, France, Hazel Mitchell, London, Marcie Colleen, MFA, new year, New York, Nice, SCBWI, serenity, Susanna Hill, thankfulness, word for the year
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An A – Z of France by an enamored expat!
Around the world in 50 weeks couldn’t really exclude France, the country of my adoption. This is my thirteenth year here in Nice, thus I have lived here four times longer than anywhere else as an adult. I feel fully … Continue reading
Madlenka by Peter Sis – Book Review (Around the World in 50 weeks)
Madlenka Written and Illustrated by Peter Sis Published by Farra Strauss Giroux 2000 Suitable for ages 3-7 The story of Madlenka is about an exuberant little girl, who lives in New York City. When she find out her tooth … Continue reading
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Tagged Egypt, France, Germany, India, Italy, Latin America, Loose tooth., Madlenka, New York City, Peter Sis
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