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 – The Night Worker
Kate Banks, author of today’s picture book, is a brilliant woman of depth, integrity and sensitivity, which comes across in her writing. She has written for children with great success for many, many years and is working on a very … Continue reading
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
Perfect Picture Book Friday – Into the Ice
I can’t resist a good adventure, so today I have left the dusty savannah of Africa to take you to the northern, icy wastes of the Artctic. Put on your thermals and join me! Into the Ice – The Story … Continue reading
