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
A – Z Endangered Species Haiku
Around the world in fifty weeks aboard our hot air balloon is air-bound as we speak. S – U haiku will transport you today to the Pacific ocean, the asian continent and the woodlands of Europe, to pique our conservational … Continue reading
Posted in poetry
Tagged Bruce Coville, Endangered Species, Haiku, Jane Yolen, Kathleen Duey, steller sea-lion, tiger, unicorn
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Wonder
As each new day during the month of November brings the challenge of at least ONE new picture book idea, I have been reflecting on what keeps us open to creative ideas, and I keep returning to the importance of … Continue reading
Posted in PiBoIdMo, poetry
Tagged Elizabeth O Dulemaba, Jane Yolen, Picture Book Month, Sense of wonder
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