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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Tag Archives: Peter Reynolds
GUYKU, A Year of Haiku for Boys – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: GUYKU A Year of Haiku for Boys Written by: Bob Raczeka Illustrated by: Peter Reynolds Published by: Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, New York, 2010 Themes/Topics: seasons, poetry, haiku, nature Suitable for ages: 4-8 Opening: The wind and I play … Continue reading
International Dot Day – Join in the fun!
Over 1.5 million children from more than 75 countries have signed up to celebrate International Dot Day in their classrooms and individually. It is a day of COLLABORATION and CREATIVITY across the globe. Peter Reynolds says, “the theme for this year’s … Continue reading
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Tagged collaboration, creativity, Dot, International Dot day, Peter Reynolds, picture books, TJ Shay
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A Culinary Dot for International Dot Day
Every year on September 15th-ish, there is a celebration of creativity and connectivity known as International Dot Day, based on the fabulous picture book by Peter H. Reynolds, THE DOT (see video of the book here) This year, over ONE and a … Continue reading
