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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DR. FAUCI – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: DR. FAUCI, HOW A BOY FROM BROOKLYN BECAME AMERICA’S DOCTOR Author: Kate Messner Illustrator: Alexandra Bye Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ages: 4-8 Format/Genre: biography Themes: science, picture book biography, research, infectious disease, COVID 19, Dr. Anthony Fauci, scientist, curiosity, medicine Opening: Anthony Fauci was always … Continue reading
The Diamond and the Boy – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: The Diamond and the Boy – The Creation of Diamonds & The Life of H. Tracy Hall Author: Hannah Holt Illustrator: Jay Fleck Publisher: Balzer + Bray , 2018 Ages: 5-8 Themes: diamonds, inventor, experimentation, Tracy Hall, obstacles, scientist Genre: Picture Book Biography/nonfiction Opening: … Continue reading
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Sewing the Rainbow – perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Sewing the Rainbow – The Story of Gilbert Baker and the Rainbow Flag Written by: Gayle E. Pitman Illustrated by: Holly Clifton-Brown Publisher: Magination Press, October 2018 Ages: 4-8 Genre: biography Themes: lgbtqia+ history, gay flag, rainbow flag, Gilbert Baker Opening: In a … Continue reading