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: Jane Yolen
On Gull Beach – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: On Gull Beach (On Bird Hill and Beyond #3) Author: Jane Yolen Illustrator: Bob Marstall Publisher: The CornellLab Publishing Group, 2018 Ages: 4-7 Themes: starfish, beach life, seagulls, predators, Cape Cod, shoreline habitat, ecology, wildlife, New England Opening: As I was walking on … Continue reading
Lee Bennett Hopkins – Poet Interview for National Poetry Month
April is National Poetry month so to spice up my interviews I decided to talk to internationally renowned poet and anthologist, Lee Bennett Hopkins. In 1989 he received the University of Southern Mississippi Medallion for “outstanding contributions to the field … Continue reading
Posted in Interview, poetry
Tagged anthologies, Carole Boston Weatherford, Charlotte S. Huck, Jane Yolen, Kwame Alexander, Lee Bennett Hopkins, Margarita Engle, Marilyn E. Marlow, marilyn nelson, Naomi Shihab Nye, National Poetry Month, No water River, poetry, poetry for children, Renee la Tulippe
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Connecting – 15 Reasons Why I love the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators
When I sold my Nice apartment and packed up and stored my 11 boxes a year ago, I terminated all standing orders and subscriptions on my French bank account except one, my SCBWI membership. I’d give up beer and cheese before … Continue reading
Posted in children's books, SCBWI
Tagged Dana Carey, Debbie Ohi, Emma D Dryden, Emma Walton Hamilton, Jane Yolen, Julie Hedlund, Kate Messner, kristin Fullton, Lin Oliver, Paula Yoo, Roxie Munro, Sarah Towle, SCBWI, SCBWI LA 2011, SCBWI LA 2013, SCBWI Nevada Mentor Program, Steve Mooser, Tara Lazar, Turbo Monkeys
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