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
Perfect Picture Book friday – Grandpa’s Tractor
Grandpa’s Tractor By Michael Garland Published by Boyd Mills Press, 2011 Ages: 3-5 Themes: Generations, farms, tractors, modernization, memories Opening/Synopsis: “Grandpa Joe and Timmy were going to see the old farm where Grandpa Joe used to live when he was … Continue reading
Perfect Picture Book Friday – Animals as Carers
Animals as Carers By Clare Oliver Published by Franklin Watts, 1999 Themes: Animals that help us, dogs for blind, dogs for deaf, epilepsy, CP, horse therapy, dolphins, monkeys. Age: 5 and up Opening/Synopsis: “Have you ever wondered why there is … Continue reading
Perfect Picture Book Friday – Higher! Higher!
Higher! Higher! By Leslie Patricelli Published by Candlewick Press, 2009 Ages: 2 – 5 Themes: Height, perspective, distance, fantasy v fiction, swinging Opening/Synopsis: “Higher! Higher!” Indeed, these are the only words we read, several times, except a cute interchange in … Continue reading
