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
Kid Lit Interview – Lee Wind
I first met Lee at in August 2011 at the poolside LGBTQ meeting during the annual SCBWI summer conference in Los Angeles. I met several other wonderful kid lit people at thous meeting including Judy Blume and Emma Dryden. I guess these meetings … Continue reading
What We Left Behind – Diversity Reading Challenge, 2015
Title: What We Left Behind Author: Robin Talley Publisher: Harlequin Teen, 2015 Themes: Gender, binary identity, lesbianism, transgender, genderqueer, pronouns, starting college, relationships, romance Genre: Contemporary YA/NA Ages: 14+ Source: ARC received from publisher in exchange for an unbiased review. (Quotes from the ARC therefor subject to … Continue reading
Posted in New Adult, young adult
Tagged binary identity, Gender, genderqueer, lesbianism, LGBTQIA, pronouns, relationships, Robin Talley, romance, starting college, transgender, WHAT WE LEFT BEHIND US
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Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda – 2015 Diversity Reading Challenge
Title: Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda Written by: Becky Albertalli Published by: Balzar & Bray, April, 2015 Themes/Topics: Coming out, homosexuality, blackmail, change, friendships Suitable for ages: 12-18 Opening: It’s a weirdly subtle conversation. I almost don’t notice I’m being blackmailed. … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Becky Albertalli, diversity, gay, LGBTQIA, romace, SIMON VS THE HOMO SAPIENS AGENDA, WNDB, YA
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