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: New York
Ira’s Shakespeare Dream – Perfect Picture Book Friday & Diversity Day
Title: Ira’s Shakespeare Dream Written by: Glenda Armand illustrated by: Floyd Cooper Published by: Lee & Low, May 2015 Themes: African Americans, biography, Ira Aldridge, Shakespeare, acting, diversity, abolition of slavery in the USA Ages: 7-11+ Genre: Picture Book Biography Opening: IRA COULD NOT KEEP … Continue reading
Hervé Tullet – Illustrator Interview
What do you do when you are at a posh reception at the French embassy to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of one of the top French Children’s publishing houses, ”Ecole des Loisirs, and you spot one of your favorite author/illustrators … Continue reading
Posted in Illustrators, Interview
Tagged France, Hervé Tullet, Illustrator interview, New York, Paris, usa
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Guest Post and Opportunity to Support a Global Cutting Edge Kidlit Project – TTT & T
I have known Sarah Towle since my early days of writing. Back before I moved from Nice to New York and she moved from Paris to London. One day we may actually end up living in the same city! We … Continue reading
Posted in education, Historical Fiction
Tagged BEWARE MME LA GUILLOTENE, children's books, eBooks, Emma Dryden, Florence, Historical fiction, IN THE STEPS OF GIANTS, Julie Gribble, kidlit TV, London, Marcie Coleen, Mary Hoffman, media platforms, Michelangelo, New York, Nice, Paris, Roxie Munro, Sarah Towle, Time Traveler Tours & Tales
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