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: Haiku
Around the World in 50 Weeks – A,B,C Endangered Species Haiku
African lion, noble and vulnerable. So proud of his pride. Fewer than 21,000 remain in all of Africa. Support this species through Wildlife Direct or Born Free. Bactrian camel, survives sun, sand, winter storm, but not miners’ … Continue reading
Vacation in Verse
Brooklyn Bridge burdened, foreign feet defying the New York heat-wave. Sultry Manhattan, roofs searing, scraping skyward, bodies melt sidewalk. Heat haze mocks early morning desert fire and saps what’s true, or no? Summer surrendering, heart enchanted, … Continue reading
Muth and Zen
John J Muth is an author/illustrator whom I appreciate very much for the accessible, philosophical content in many of his picture books, and his belief in not dumming down material for children. I personally think he writes children’s books for … Continue reading
