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: halloween
The Witches of MacBook – A Poem for Susanna’s Annual Halloweensie Competition
Susanna Leonard Hill is hosting her 5th Annual Halloweensie Contest on her blog: write a 100-word Halloween story appropriate for children using the words costume, dark and haunt. All the other amazing entries can be found here. What does a … Continue reading
Black Cat, Black Cat – A Halloween Poem for Susanna Hill’s Competition
My lovely author friend Susanna Leonard Hill holds wonderful children’s story-writing contests on he blog (if you haven’t visited, you must). It’s been a while since I entered one, so why not for Halloween? But first, I have a confession to make, … Continue reading
How Big Could Your Pumpkin Grow? – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: How BIG Could You Grow Your Pumpkin? By Wendell Minor Published by Nancy Paulson Books, 2013 Ages: 2-5 Themes: pumpkins, monuments, USA history, Opening Lines: At the pumkin farm, we pick the perfect pumpkin. … Continue reading
