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: gender stereotypes
PINK, BLUE, AND YOU! – Pride PPBF
Title: Pink, Blue, And You! Questions for Kids about Gender Stereotypes Author & Illustrator: Elise Gravel With: Mykaell Blais Publisher: Random House, 2022 Ages: 4-8 Format/Genre: nonfiction Themes: gender stereotypes, gender identity, pronouns, lgbtqia+, transgender, Opening: Synopsis: s it okay for boys to cry? … Continue reading
A Boy Like You – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: A Boy Like You Author: Frank Murphy Illustrator: Kayla Harren Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press, 2019 Ages: 3-7 Genre: Concept picture book Themes: following dreams, being brave, asking for help, gender stereotypes, ways to be a boy, masculinity Opening: There are billions and billions … Continue reading
