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: Latin America
Madlenka by Peter Sis – Book Review (Around the World in 50 weeks)
Madlenka Written and Illustrated by Peter Sis Published by Farra Strauss Giroux 2000 Suitable for ages 3-7 The story of Madlenka is about an exuberant little girl, who lives in New York City. When she find out her tooth … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Egypt, France, Germany, India, Italy, Latin America, Loose tooth., Madlenka, New York City, Peter Sis
25 Comments
Asia, Africa and Latin America
For books 27-29 of the Read to Me Picture book challenge I have chosen folktales/legends from three different continents. Though folktales are fiction, they extol the beliefs, customs, tales, music, and art of a culture – the values of a society. … Continue reading
