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: Kenya
Amy Huntington – Illustrator Interview
I came to Amy’s art through a recommendation, which isn’t rare for me as friends know of my love for picture book illustration despite ‘only’ being a writer. My friend, Emma Dryden suggested I check out Amy’s work earlier in … Continue reading
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Tagged Amy Huntington, Illustrator interview, Kenya, picture books, SCBWI, Tuk-tuk
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Animal Friends
A trio of books about animal welfare and friendship for Books # 30-32 in The There’s a Book Read to Me Picture Book Challenge. Hey! Get Off our Train by John Burningham. This is a witty story with a deep … Continue reading
