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: Perfect Picture Book Friday
Won Ton and Chopstick – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Won Ton and Chopstick – A Cat and Dog tale Told in Haiku Written by: Lee Wardlaw Illustrated by: Eugene Yelchin Published by: Henry Holt and Company, LLC, 2015 Themes/Topics: cats, dogs, haiku, pets, friends Suitable for ages: 7-11 Hardcover, 40 pages Opening: It’s … Continue reading
The Last Polar Bear – Perfect Picture Book Friday
This is my last picture book in the series of books I wanted to suggest as part of your Earth Day celebrations next Wednesday. Title: The Last Polar Bear Written by: Jean Craighead George Illustrated by: Wendell Minor Published by: Harper, 2009 Themes/Topics: polar bears, … Continue reading
Why Are the Ice Caps Melting? – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Why Are The Ice Caps Melting? The Dangers of Global Warming Written by: Anne Rockwell Illustrated by: Paul Meisel Published by: Harper Collins, 2006 Themes/Topics: Global warming, the greenhouse effect, science, conservation Suitable for ages: 7-11 Let’s Read And Find Out Science, Stage … Continue reading
