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: LGBTQIA
When Aidan Became a Brother – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: When Aidan became a Brother Author: Kyle Lukoff Illustrator: Kaylani Juanita Publisher: Lee & Low Books Inc., 2019 Ages: 4-8 Themes: being a big brother, lgbtqia+, transgender, trans boy, family, intersectionality, transitioning, #ownvoices, pride, genders, identity Opening: When Aidan was born everyone thought … Continue reading
YA Book Recommendation – The 57 Bus
Title: the 57 bus, a true story of two teenagers and the crime that changed their lives Author: Dashka Slater Publisher: Farrar, Strauss, Giroux, 2017 Ages: 12-18 Themes: crime, burning, race, justice, gender, morality, identity, class, hate crime, white privilege, aspergers, lgbtqia+, agender, nonbinary, … Continue reading
Posted in Children's literature, diversity, nonfiction
Tagged agender, aspergers, burning, class, crime, diversity, Gender, hate crime, homophobia, identity, justice, LGBTQIA, morality, nonbinary, race, white privilege
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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
Posted in LGBTQIA, Perfect Picture Book Friday, Uncategorized
Tagged carol thompson, families, lesbians, Lesléa Newman, LGBTQIA, Pride, two moms
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