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
Sydney Smith – Illustrator Interview
I am reviewing Town by the Sea on Friday, and I think the illustrations are some of the most breathtaking I have seen this year in a picture book. I have been a fan of Sydney’s since I saw his … Continue reading
Jia Liu – Illustrator Interview
Here at Miss Marple’s Musings, I do my best to include book reviews and interviews that reflect the fabulous diversity of our world. I am thrilled to have my first artist on the blog from Inner Mongolia. … Continue reading
Posted in Illustrators, Interview
Tagged Illustrator interview, Jia Liue, Leslie Staub., Maria Gianferrari, NO, picture books, TERRIFIC TONGUES, YOU CAN'T HURT ME
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Mike Cressy – Illustrator Interview
I am always fascinated by artists whose art journey takes them through different mediums and styles. [JM] Illustrator or author/illustrator? If the latter, do you begin with words or pictures? [MC] I’m an illustrator first and a writer second. My … Continue reading
Posted in children's books, Children's literature, Illustrators, Interview
Tagged Illustrator interview, Mike Cressy
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