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: Illustrator interview
Illustrator Interview – Anne Belov
I have known Anne, aka Bob T Panda from a Facebook writers group for a while now and her humor and support for other creatives are what initially got me interested in her and her work. Discovering her panda and … Continue reading
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Tagged Anne Belove, Bob T Panda, graphic novels, Illustrator interview, panda chronicles, pandamorphosis, pandas, satire
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Il Sung Na – Illustrator Interview
I reviewed Il Sung Na’s Book Of Sleep a few years back and have wanted to interview him since then. I am also continuing my search for illustrators beyond North American borders as well as within, so we can … Continue reading
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Tagged Bird Balloon Bear, Il Sung Na, Illustrator interview, Javier Zabala, Welcome Home Bear
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Luciana Navarro Powell – Illustrator Interview
While I was visiting my author friend Marcie Colleen in San Diego this April, we popped into Warwick’s Bookstore in La Jolla to support Luciana who was signing books as the illustrator of WHOSE HANDS ARE THESE? by another friend, … Continue reading
