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: Lesléa Newman
Mommy, Mama, and Me – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Mommy, Mama, and Me Author: Lesléa Newman Illustrator: Carol Thompson Publisher: Tricycle Press, 2008 Ages: 0-3 Themes: lesbians, two moms, families, lgbtqia, pride, same-sex parents Board book, 20 pages Opening: Mommy picks me up, up, up. Mama pours juice in my cup. Synopsis: … Continue reading
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Tagged carol thompson, families, lesbians, Lesléa Newman, LGBTQIA, Pride, two moms
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Heather has two Mommies – 2015 Diversity Reading Challenge
Today’s book falls into category #12 and has just been updated and rereleased after 25 years. Title: Heather Has Two Mommies Written by: Leslea Newman Illustrated by: Laura Cornell Published by: Candlewick Press, 2015 (First published in 1989 by Tzivia … Continue reading
