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.
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Tag Archives: Lauren Castillo
Lori Richmond – Illustrator Interview
I think it was through a mutual friend, Lauren Castillo, that I began following Lori and her work on social media. I have to say through our FB interactions, I feel like I already know here but that isn’t the … Continue reading
Posted in Illustrators, Interview
Tagged Brooklyn, Friends Work Here, Lauren Castillo, Lori Killkelly, Lori Richmond, Rodeen Literary Management
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Yard Sale – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Yard Sale Written by: Eve Bunting Illustrated by: Lauren Castillo Published by: Candlewick Press, 2015 Themes/Topics: Downsizing, yard sales, change, moving Suitable for ages: 4-7 Opening: ALMOST EVERYTHING WE OWN is spread out in our front yard. It is all for sale. We are … Continue reading
Posted in Perfect Picture Book Friday
Tagged downsizing, Eve Bunting, Lauren Castillo, moving, picture books, teaching, YARD SALE
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Nana in the City – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Don’t you just love the serendipitous discovery that one of your favorite picture books of the previous year that you already have scheduled for this Friday’s Perfect Picture Books just happens to have won a well deserved Caldecott Honor Award … Continue reading
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Tagged Caldecott Medal, Lauren Castillo, NANA IN THE CITY, New York, picture books
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