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: grandparents
Over The Shop – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Over the Shop Author: Jon Arno Lawson Illustrator: Qin Leng Publisher: Candlewick, 2021 Ages: 4-8 40 pages. Genre: wordless fiction Themes: lgbtqia+, trans, grandparents, acceptance, community, companionship, differences, Opening: Synopsis: The first few spreads show us a day in the life of a young … Continue reading
The Battle of Junk Mountain – Book Recommendation
Title: The Battle of Junk Mountain Author: Lauren Abbey Greenberg Publisher: Running Press kids, 2018 Ages: 8-12 Themes: ageing, grandparents, hoarding, Maine, island life, summer friendships, loss & grief, growing up, coming-of-age Opening: I didn’t expect my summer sister to ditch me the … Continue reading
What A Beautiful Morning – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Squee, Perfect Picture Book Friday is back from its summer hiatus and I have a humdinger for you! Title: What a Beautiful Morning Author: Arthur A. Levine Illustrator: Katie Kath Publisher: Running Press Kids, 2016 Ages: 4-8 40 pages Themes: … Continue reading
