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: friendship
Salty Seas & His Heroic Friends – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Salty Seas and His Heroic Friends Author: Lynda Wurster Deniger Illustrator: Paulette Ferguson Publisher: His Publishing Company, 2011 Ages: 3-5 Themes: shrimping, sea dangers, teamwork, friendship, Louisiana Opening Lines: Way down at the very, very very bottom of Louisiana, where the Gulf … Continue reading
A Home for Bird – Perfect Picture Book Friday.
In case you didn’t get a chance to check yesterday, here are the CYBILS 2012 winners! It was a great privilege to participate as one of the 2nd round judges for the fictional picture book category. I felt it was … Continue reading
Pearl the Porcupine – App Recommendation
Title: Pearl the Porcupine Creators: Tracey Berglund and Steve Holloway Category: Books Themes: Friendship, differences Ages: 3-5 Platform: iPad and iPhone Release Date: December 2012 Price: Free Synopsis: Three different critters find themselves drawn to friendships beyond their own species. Pearl the porcupine and her friends … Continue reading
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Tagged Book app, children, children's book apps, friendship, Pearl the Porcupine, Steve Holloway, Tracey Berglund
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