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: Historical fiction
The First Step – Perfect Picture Book Friday & Diversity Day
Another book for Black History Month. Title: the First Step, How One Girl Put Segregation on Trial Written by: Susan E. Goodman illustrated by: E. B. Lewis Published by: Bloomsbury, 2015 Genre: historical fiction, 40 pages Themes: segregation, discrimination in education, Boston, Sarah C Roberts, … Continue reading
Guest Post and Opportunity to Support a Global Cutting Edge Kidlit Project – TTT & T
I have known Sarah Towle since my early days of writing. Back before I moved from Nice to New York and she moved from Paris to London. One day we may actually end up living in the same city! We … Continue reading
Posted in education, Historical Fiction
Tagged BEWARE MME LA GUILLOTENE, children's books, eBooks, Emma Dryden, Florence, Historical fiction, IN THE STEPS OF GIANTS, Julie Gribble, kidlit TV, London, Marcie Coleen, Mary Hoffman, media platforms, Michelangelo, New York, Nice, Paris, Roxie Munro, Sarah Towle, Time Traveler Tours & Tales
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Middle Grade Recommendation – The Girls of Gettysburg
Title: The Girls of Gettysburg Written by: Bobbi Miller Published by: Holiday House, September 2014 Themes: Mighty girls, The Battle of Gettysburg, Civil war Ages: 8-12+ Historical Fiction Opening Lines: Annie sank lower in the water, like a frog in … Continue reading
