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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Odder and Otter – Cybils Nomination
Time for another review of one of the 2012 CYBILS Fictiona Picture Book nominations. Otter and Odder Written by James Howe, illustrated by Chris Raschka Publisher: Candlewick, Oct 9th, 2012 Age: 6-9 Hardback: 40 pages Themes: biracial love, differences, otters, fish, nonconformity … Continue reading
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Tagged Chris Raschka, Howe, James, Otter and Odder, otters, picture book
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Interview with Virginia McKenna
Virginia McKenna with ‘Girl’ in the 1966 Film – Born Free I first discovered Virginia McKenna and her wonderful husband, Bill Travers, through watching the 1969 film Ring of Bright Water, around the age of ten. It is a scenically … Continue reading
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Tagged Bill Travers, Born Free, lions, otters, Ring of Bright Water, Virginia McKenna, Zoo Check
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Ode to an Otter
Continuing in the series of silly children’s poems related to the fiction picture book series I am writing . Wild Otter … Continue reading