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: Paris
iBook Recommendation – Beware Mme La Guillotene
Title: Beware Mme la Guillotine Witten by Sarah Towle Published by Time Traveler Tours, LLC Category: Children’s nonfiction Ages: 11-18 Themes: French Revolution, murder, Charlotte Corday, jean-Pierre Marat, Guillotine Platform: iPad Release Date: February, 2013 Price: $ 5.99 iBook available at: Apple iTunes Store Synopsis: It’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Beware Mme la Guillotine, French revolution, middle grade books, Paris, Sarah Towle
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Madeline’s Rescue – Book Recommendation
Around the world in 50 weeks transports us to Paris in the fifties. Madeline’s Rescue Written and Illustrated by Ludwig Bemelmans Originally Published by Viking Press, 1953 Ages: 3-8 Themes: Orphans, Paris, Trustees, dogs Awards: Winner of 1954 Caldecott Medal … Continue reading
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Tagged Caldecott winner, dog, Ludwig Bemelmans, Madeline's Rescue, orphans, Paris
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Perfect Picture Book Friday – Different Like Coco
I feel there hasn’t been enough Frenchness on this blog of late, compared to last year, and today’s post will start to rectify that. Different Like Coco by Elizabeth Matthews Published by Candlewick Press, 2007 Ages: 7 – 11 Themes: Being … Continue reading
