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 Tweedles Go Electric – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: The Tweedles Go Electric Written by Monica Kulling Illustrated by Marie Lafrance Published by Groundwood Books, February 2014 Ages: 5-8 Themes: electric cars, early 20th century, historical fiction, inventions Opening sentences: The Tweedles don’t own a car. People think they’re behind the … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Fiction, Perfect Picture Book Friday
Tagged early 20th century, electric cars, feminism, Frances Scott Key, Garrett Morgan, Groundwood Books, Historical fiction, inventions, Marie Lafrance, Monica Kulling, Perfect Picture Book Friday, teaching activities, THE TWEEDLES GO ELECTRIC
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Rebel Raiders – Book Recommendation
Title: Rebel Raiders Author: Lisa Trimble Actor Illustrator: Hazel Mitchell Publisher: Wasteland Press Publication date: 2/21/2013 Pages: 156 Ages: 8 -12 Genre/themes: historical fiction, civil war, ohio, rebels, yankees, horses Opening Lines: Anyone living in Jackson County in 1863 knew, without a doubt, that the top of Cemetery … Continue reading
Books and Places – Part 1
Have you ever found yourself seeking out a place/restaurant/monument/park mentioned in a book you have loved? Has a place ever inspired you to read a book? This has happened not infrequently to me – aided, of course, but my delight … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Fiction, School visit
Tagged Caroline Lawrence, Historical fiction, Ostia Antica, Roman Mysteries, Rome
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