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: gratitude
Louis – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Louis Author: Tom Lichtenheld Illustrator: Julie Rowan-Zoch Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers, Oct. 2020 Ages: 3-5 32 pages. Genre: fiction Themes: grumpiness, gratitude, love, teddy bear Opening: From Day One… things have gone downhill. Synopsis:Louis the bear has had enough. From day one, life … Continue reading
Last Stop on Market Street – Diversity Reading Challenge 2015
Today’s Diversity Read/Review falls into categories #1 and #2. The author Matt de la Peña is half Mexican/half white and the illustrator Christian Robinson is African-American. Title: Last Stop Market Street Written by: Matt de la Peña Illustrated by: Christian Robinson Published by: G. … Continue reading
