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: Frané Lessac
We Are Grateful, Otsaliheliga – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: We Are Grateful, Otsaliheliga Written by: Traci Sorell Illustrated by: Frané Lessac Publisher: Charlesbridge, Sept. 2018 Ages: 4-8 Themes: thankfulness, seasons, Cherokee, Cherokee language, community Opening: Cherokee people say otsaliheliga to express gratitude. It is a reminder to celebrate our blessings and … Continue reading
Illustrator Interview – Frané Lessac
Naturally, my greatest reason for inviting an illustrator to be interviewed on Miss Marple’s Musings is because I admire her/his art, but often it is also because I am a little nosy (what writer isn’t?) and I want to find … Continue reading
Posted in diversity, Illustrators, Interview
Tagged art naif, children's books, Frané Lessac, Gauguin, Illustrator interview, Mark Greenwood, Matisse, Montserrat, My Little Island, Nice, Rousseau, SCBWI, The Mayflower, travel
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